subject: Medical Assistant Careers Becoming A Phlebotomist [print this page] Because of the nature of the job, a phlebotomist is prone to blood borne diseases. The level of cautionary measures they use at work should also be with regards to their own safety. Since they are directly exposed to the blood samples they draw on a regular basis, they are at a high risk of taking in contaminants. It is their responsibility to stay safe and take extra care while at work.
