Healthcare Settings and the Role of the Phlebotomy Technician

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, roles, and the structured components of the healthcare system defined in the lecture notes.

PBT

The abbreviation used interchangeably for phlebotomy technician and phlebotomist.

Phlebotomy technician

A healthcare worker whose main job is to collect blood specimens.

Healthcare system

The different kinds of providers, facilities, and payers involved in delivering medical care.

Providers

People or organizations that provide health care, including doctors, nurses, clinics, and agencies.

Facilities

Places where care is delivered or administered, such as hospitals, doctors' offices, clinical laboratories, and treatment centers.

Payers

People or organizations paying for healthcare services, including insurance companies, government programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and individual patients.

Medical assistants

Healthcare workers who record patients' medical histories and measure their vital signs.

Nursing assistants

Healthcare workers who provide routine personal care such as feeding and bathing, and can also measure vital signs and report observations of patient conditions.

Specially trained technicians

Healthcare workers who perform specific medical tests such as electrocardiograms or sonograms.