O*NET-SOC 31-9097.00

Phlebotomists

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.6208/2019
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a3.508/2019
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3808/2019
Speaking2.A.1.d3.3808/2019
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2019
Coordination2.B.1.b3.1208/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2019
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.7508/2019
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6208/2019
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.508/2019
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.508/2019
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.508/2019

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.Core2208/2019
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.Core2208/2019
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.Core2208/2019
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.Core2208/2019
Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.Core2208/2019

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.5511/2023
Conventional5.4311/2023
Investigative4.5411/2023
Social3.6911/2023
Enterprising1.4411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.