Phlebotomy Technicians are responsible for a wide array of duties, and as a result, they must be trained in a number of different skills. Personal traits that are helpful for phlebotomists to hold are:

• great attention to detail
• good hand-eye coordination
• good personal relations with patients
• organizational skills

Due to the importance of the role, phlebotomists adhere to the same confidentiality restrictions as doctors and nurses. They must be trustworthy and strictly follow safety precautions. In addition they must be able to keep accurate and up to date patient records and be proficient with using computers.