Definition

Noun: A healthcare professional trained and skilled in drawing blood from patients, typically from a vein, for medical testing, transfusions, donations, or research. A phlebotomist is a specialist in venipuncture.

Usage

A phlebotomist is a specific type of clinical technician. The term is used to identify a person's profession or role within a medical setting. - The phlebotomist was very gentle and found my vein on the first try. - To become a phlebotomist, one must complete a certification program. - Please wait here; the phlebotomist will call your name shortly.

Advanced Usage

• The role of a phlebotomist is critical for accurate diagnostic testing, as improper blood collection can compromise sample integrity.
• In some settings, a phlebotomist may also be responsible for processing and labeling specimens before they are sent to the laboratory.

Variants and Related Words

• Phlebotomy (noun): The practice or process of drawing blood from a vein.
  • She is studying to learn the techniques of phlebotomy.

Synonyms

• Blood drawer (informal)
• Venipuncturist
• Clinical phlebotomy technician

Related Phrases/Idioms

(This specific professional term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. someone who practices phlebotomy