iSpani 5 - Episode 10: Lab Technician
1,928 views · Published 22 May 2014 · 46:46 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: SABC Education Shows · 2014 · Education
You've been to the doctor and need your blood drawn for analysis so your doctor can establish why you are feeling so off colour. The technician who draws your blood sample is known as a phlebotomist. They are not wannabe vampires secretly stocking up on blood -- they ARE frontline healthcare professionals who are trained, skilled technicians working under supervision to collect blood samples, perform blood counts and carry out tests to determine bleeding, coagulation time, blood types and other characteristics for the doctors who have requested tests to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of the human body. The world of work is not only hard to get into for most school leavers -- the daily functions of most entry-level jobs are a mystery! iSpani is here to ensure that the many layers of employment and career planning are laid bare for young, unemployed viewers, while focusing on a wide variety of career opportunities, spanning multiple industries with employment potential for those starting out.
