Phlebotomy Program Essential Functions

The prospective PBT student is expected to complete a self-assessment to ascertain that he/she fully satisfies the essential function requirements a professional phlebotomist needs in order to perform tasks consistent with high standards of care.

The PBT student admitted to the program must complete, sign, and submit the
"Essential Functions Assessment Form" during the first week of MLT 110, Introduction to MLT.

The Program Coordinator, when necessary, will recommend that the student seek consultation of a qualified expert in the assessment of an applicant's possible inability to meet the following essential functions:

• Normal, compensated, or corrected vision to independently perform microscopic work; read charts, graphs, manuals, and instruments, and, make color comparisons and interpretations.
• Normal, compensated, or corrected hearing to independently communicate with patients, colleagues, and other health care practitioners.
• Sufficient and appropriate eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to independently perform phlebotomy techniques/ procedures.
  • Have full range of motion of joints, ability to perform repetitive tasks and the ability to stoop, bend twist, reach, and occasionally kneel and squat.
  • Have fine motor abilities to use electronic keyboards to input and transmit data.
  • Have the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds of weight daily.
• Physical stamina to work long periods of time (4-8 hours) at tasks that demand bending, stooping, standing, and sitting.
  • Move freely and safely about the laboratory and the clinical setting
  • Perform moderately taxing continuous physical activity.
  • Reach laboratory counters, shelves, patients lying in hospital beds or patients seated in blood collection furniture.
• Mental, psychological, and emotional health to independently perform with speed and accuracy in potentially and occasionally stressful situations.
  • Recognize own stress level and communicate need for assistance appropriately
  • Perform multiple tasks and establish priorities.
  • Calmly react to urgent situations
• Sufficient English-language competence (verbal and written) to independently interact with patients and co- workers.