Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Miscellaneous Extraction Workers

Miscellaneous Extraction Workers in Healthcare include individuals who are responsible for the extraction, harvesting, and collection of biological specimens, such as blood, tissue, and other samples, in a healthcare setting. They might include Phlebotomist, Medical Lab Assistant, and other similar positions in laboratory environment. They are also responsible for preparing samples for analysis, labeling samples properly, and ensuring that the samples are stored properly to maintain their integrity. This can include correct temperature and environmental controls. They must follow strict protocols to ensure that samples are collected safely, without causing harm to the patient, and that samples are handled and processed correctly to ensure accurate results.

They may also assist other healthcare professionals in preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and organizing laboratory space. Additionally, they may be responsible for keeping accurate records, submitting samples to other labs for analysis, and maintaining inventory. They must have a detailed knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to have knowledge of what samples need to be taken and where to collect it from.