Hello, I’m a phlebotomist
I request patients to roll up their sleeves
But first, what is your first and last name?
How about your date of birth?
Who is your doctor?
Let me check your wristband too
That is, if you have one
Otherwise I will need to find the nurse first
For patient identification is vital
Within the healthcare environment
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Hello, I’m a phlebotomist
I use a tourniquet to help anchor your veins
I use a finger to palpate for them
Have you drank plenty of water?
Have you fasted for twelve hours?
I understand your hunger pains
Unfortunately, breakfast can wait for now
I know you want coffee and creamer
Please provide me a few minutes
I will be done here shortly
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Hello, I’m a phlebotomist
I’m almost ready to draw your blood
My needle equipment has been assembled
The tubes and sterile gauze are all within reach
Please keep your arm straight and don’t move
Here we go
Depending on your veins
They are either shallow or deep
Highly visible or invisible altogether
Regardless, I’ve struck a lively oil
And my tubes are filling fast
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Hello, I’m a phlebotomist
Are you feeling alright?
I mean, I am removing blood from your system
If you’re not, please take a deep breath
I’ll have someone grab a juice
And before you realize it
The blood draw is over in seconds
I’ll place an initialed label on each tube
Then confirm the information is correct
With your acknowledgement of course
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Hello, I’m a phlebotomist
I’m sorry, but I need a urine sample too
Don’t worry, I won’t stand in the bathroom with you
Unless you request my assistance
But if you’re here for a drug screening
I will request the door remain slightly ajar
I have many more duties
Like collecting throat swabs
Listening to a patient’s stories
Because I am a phlebotomist
And no matter the situation I’m thrown into
No matter the tasks involved today
And the days that follow this one
Patient confidentiality and comfort
They always come first
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