Blood bank technicians have a wide variety of duties. They are responsible for performing all phases of the blood bank operation. They often greet and register patients, perform the actual phlebotomy procedure and subsequent handling of blood products, as well as perform clerical and computerized duties. Due to the fact that blood bank technicians perform so many different tasks, it is important for such individuals to be excellent at multitasking, enjoy working with people, and be interested in the medical field.