Shadowing Practice: Phlebotomy Job Interview Questions and Answers! Get hired! - Learn English Speaking with Video

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I'm giving you guys the juice, the recipe, the answers, and the questions.

Come on, so you guys can begin those careers of yours, you know?

Come on!

I keep messing up.

Okay, okay.

Where was I?

Okay, as you guys know, and you guys have been following me for a few years, thank you guys so much for your loyalty.

I've interviewed with many different companies,

many inpatient hospitals many outpatient laboratories from lab court to quest

sharps hospital kaiser hospital i can just name drop all day

but i'm not going to do that i am here for you

and you only

and each one of those job interviews i got the job

a few companies i had to turn down due to actually two companies

that turned down due to the pay and or the driving distance.

Other than that, I got hired at so many jobs.

So I'm going to share with you the interview questions that they all have in common and the questions they asked me.

Okay, let's begin.

question number one tell us a little about yourself okay do

not tell them more than what they need to know

so let's say you're a single parent or you're a single mom

or like there's just certain details

that you just leave out it's none of their business

and i told them a little about myself things that i'm interested in my life achievements

things like that you don't want to share like overshare

and just keep it simple my name is Jasmine I go

by jazz all my colleagues my friends my family call me

jazz all my downtime I love to read I love to

cook I love to go hiking I love to sing song

write I like to volunteer at church mission work just stuff like

that tell us a problem that happened at your previous job and what did you do about it?

So I gave an example of patient wait times, how sometimes the patient will come early in the morning due to time tests and fasting.

So the patient's hangry, right?

The patient wants juice, they want their breakfast.

Sometimes the wait times are not on time and they're slow, which causes the patient to get upset.

So I provided that being an issue

and what I did about it was I gave the patient positive feedback and I calmed the patient down.

Why should we hire you for this position?

I told them that it's always a passion of mine to help others

and serve our community and by helping others in the process of diagnosing a patient is fulfilling to me.

I have the highest regard for the laboratory

because lab test results is 90 to 95 percent how doctors treat and diagnose their patients.

cheese still shot next question what is the most important to you as a phlebotomist cleanliness

and an inviting positive personality forgive me guys i need to take a break

i'm back okay so yeah going back to what is the most important to you as a phlebotomist

cleanliness and a positive attitude you guys i'm gonna ask a rhetorical question

and you can answer it in your mind so

when you go to a lab corp or a quest

or any outpatient to draw your blood

or clinic what are the first two things you you notice

like us as humans just notice we notice a person's attitude notice

if it's clean off the rip off the bat we notice

a person's attitude and we notice if it's clean right those are the top two

logically like speaking those are the top two factors when you walk into a a clinic or a medical facility.

Those are the most important, I would say.

And I gave my answer.

I gave examples of what cleanliness looks like and should be and how it should be kept up.

And I also gave an example of how a positive attitude

of a phlebotomist can go a long way in regards to them coming back and giving you a great rating.

I remember that question with a quest interview, the lab quest.

It was two interviewers, two interviewers, and they were very impressed.

It was on zoom.

They were very impressed with that, that answer.

Um, so if I were you you know I'm kidding I would say

that no um but that is an honest that's honest

and it's truthful right um so it's just something to think about

when asked that question what would you do if there's a problem

that arises between you and a co-worker I told them I had no issues in the past

or previous with any co-worker and if I ever did I would immediately approach my supervisor and ask for a mediation.

What is the most important step before you draw blood?

I said the most important step before the blood draw is identifying that patient.

So make sure that name, the first name, last name matches, and the date of birth matches.

Most important.

Next.

What test tube color does an APT test go into?

What test tube color does a CBC go into?

What test tube color is for a chemistry test and name a test for chemistry?

Oh, here's the answers in the order of draw.

An APT, light blue top, and that's the first tube.

Chemistry test, an example could be a lipid test, which is a gold top tiger top tube.

CBC, a lavender tube.

What test tube color goes into a glucose blood test?

So a glucose blood test can be timed.

It's a time test or it's not.

It depends on the doctor's orders.

A patient should be fasting and it goes into a gray top tube.

I also explain how outpatient versus inpatient tubes are different and

so it all depends on if you work in a hospital inpatient

or if you work in an outpatient facility they're all different facilities

and some outpatient

and inpatient they do vary regarding their test tube color for

certain tests also it just depends on the lab depends on the facility you're working with with specific tests

and requirements so and I let them know that

and I let them know I'm a fast learner

so whatever your requirements are please teach me I'll make a note of it

and I'll learn it and I won't mess up why should we choose you out of the many applicants

that's your time to shine.

So don't think, just be prepared in what you're going to say.

Be confident in what you're going to say.

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Do not be nervous.

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You want to get chosen, right?

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So turn it on.

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Turn it on.

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Turn it on.

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I said I'm reliable I've had experience with both outpatient

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and impatient drawing 30 to 100 patients daily

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and I'm the girl you call for hard stick draws I'm not afraid I'm not shy I will get

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that blood on time and I'll always have a positive attitude

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and a kind attitude To make my patient feel more comfortable with me sticking them.

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Poking them.

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Drawing their blood.

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And most importantly, patient care is the most important to me.

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I will go above and beyond for them.

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Choose me.

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I will not let you down. So that was mine.

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That was my why should we choose you?

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You know, I'm speaking on my own experience.

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You guys aren't me.

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So of course you guys, it will be different.

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Your response, your responses to certain things will be different.

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And I want that.

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And I want you to be truthful and I want you to provide those facts.

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And why should they hire you?

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You know, like answer that truthfully and confidently.

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You got this.

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Why do you want to work for our company?

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Just say anything positive about that company other than the benefits and the pay.

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So do your research on the company, anything positive.

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Give me an example of when you helped out a coworker.

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and I said if the CNA when I worked in a hospital

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and I had to go in a patient's room to draw their blood I said

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if the CNA wasn't available I would meet all the needs of the patient

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if they needed anything by bringing them water by calling cafeteria for food

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anything blankets hot blankets for them I'd go and be I'll go above and beyond just for them

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So I gave another example.

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Let's say because I did work in a hospital, let's say you didn't.

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There can be times where I gave an example of myself too, but this can be relatable if you didn't work in a hospital.

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If a co-worker is drawing a toddler or an infant and they're antsy,

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you can always go and help them out or always go and try to calm the child down.

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I gave an example of me helping out a new hire.

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So the phlebotomist was new and she was nervous herself drawing on a toddler and the toddler was antsy.

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I just went over, I helped her out, I grabbed a heal warmer so I can place it on the toddler's AC area.

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and I calmed the toddler down.

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I talked her through it.

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I talked the parents through it.

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If they can bear hug the toddler and I asked permission if I can hold the toddler's arm

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while my co-worker draws the blood just so the toddler won't hurt my co-worker.

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What is the most challenging in this job field for you

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or give me an example of something challenging

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and I said it's challenging for for me not to continue

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a conversation even though it's gone past the time allowed for me to draw I know that's bad to say

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but I've said it every time which is true like

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if a patient talks to me I will talk to them back and I will continue a conversation and I would

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do my best to form a bond and a connection with them just

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so they can ask for jasmine like can i get jasmine to poke me you know

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so i can just continue

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that bond with the patient they trust me i'm a great conversationalist what do you do

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when you encounter a hard stick patient you offer them water and if they are limited on their water intake

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you then get a heel warmer.

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A heel warmer to place it on your site of draw.

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So you're going to find where you want to draw.

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And then you place that heel warmer on that site for at least two minutes.

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If they're really hard, five minutes, four minutes.

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And if you ran out of those, you can get a large glove and fill it with warm water or a heating pad.

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And you can leave it on the site.

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Let's see if you don't have the heel warmers.

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You can get a large glove and just fill it up.

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Tie it like a balloon.

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Just place it on there.

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That works really well.

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And if it's a hard stick patient, I always tie Coban around their arm.

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Right above the site that I'm drawing.

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And I'm going to tie that tourniquet because the tourniquet needs to be tighter than usual.

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So I'm going to tie that tourniquet on top of the Coban

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so it doesn't hurt the patient because

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that tourniquet is going to be tight trust me you need it tight

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so i also do that and that helps a lot a lot a lot

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and those veins will pop up right after you put

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that heating the heating um heel warmer on it

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or the heated heated glove um on that vein and

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that concludes the video you guys i was getting like hot i had to like take a break earlier

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so from various companies these are the top questions you will be asked in your phlebotomy

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or lab assistant interview i got hired from each and every company with these exact answers

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again disclaimer by providing these exact answers does not mean you will get hired

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but i'm just just letting you know my situation and I got hired.

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I made this video because in my previous videos I did not provide the answers

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and I had everybody asking me so what's the answers?

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What did you say?

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So I'm making a video with the questions and the answers.

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Here you are

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because it's really challenging to keep replying to like a lot of people

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and I feel horrible because I can't get back to some of you guys.

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So I'm just making this and hopefully you guys will take notes.

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And this is all for you.

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This is all for you.

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This is all for you.

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You got this.

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You can do this.

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Have a great bubbly personality too.

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That goes far, you guys.

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I'm telling you a personality, your personality will get you far like be inviting

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and be grateful be appreciative you know just be excited

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that you woke up you have drinking water you have air

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you have food you know you got a call for an

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interview like just just you know

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turn it on no um

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yeah just turn it on good luck in

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your career field you guys got this i'm proud of you

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and thank you so much for asking questions and providing feedback and I really do appreciate it.

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This is what evolution is all about.

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We just pass on information and we share our life experiences.

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So this is an informational video and good luck on your career choice and career path and

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go above and beyond for your patient and go above and beyond for yourself.

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thank you guys have a blessed day i keep messing up

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Why Practice Speaking with This Video?

Learning English with YouTube videos like this one is a goldmine for real-world speaking practice. The dialogue is casual, conversational, and packed with job interview context—perfect for shadow speak exercises. You’ll not only pick up phlebotomy-specific terms but also learn how to structure answers naturally, a skill that translates to any professional setting. Plus, the speaker’s tone and pacing mimic everyday interactions, making it ideal for improving fluency and confidence. Whether you’re prepping for an interview or just want to sound more natural in English, this video offers practical, relatable content to practice with.

Grammar & Expressions in Context

Let’s break down key structures to boost your English speaking practice:

Casual contractions: "I'm", "you're", "they're" are used throughout, making the speech sound relaxed. Notice how "I'm giving you guys the juice" flows better than the formal "I am giving you the information."
Storytelling with past tense: The speaker uses past events ("I interviewed with many companies", "I got hired") to build credibility. Practice this to share your own experiences clearly.
Rhetorical questions: "What are the first two things you notice?" engages the listener. Using these in conversations can make you sound more dynamic and interactive.

Common Pronunciation Traps

Improve English pronunciation by watching out for these tricky parts:

"Phlebotomy": The "ph" sounds like "f", and the stress is on the second syllable: "fleh-BOT-uh-mee". Don’t let the spelling throw you off!
Contracted phrases: "you guys" is often slurred into "y'guys" in fast speech. Listen closely to mimic the natural rhythm.
Emphatic words: Words like "passion", "fulfilling", and "important" are stressed to convey emotion. Practice emphasizing key terms to make your speech more impactful.

Shadowing the speaker—repeating their words aloud in real time—will help you master these nuances. So hit play, pause, and repeat: your English speaking skills will thank you!

Grammar in this video

The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:

Structure	In the video
Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result	if I ever did I would immediately · if the CNA wasn't available I would meet
Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now	I've interviewed · I've had · I've said
Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it	should be kept · can be timed · will be asked
Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing	test, which is · time which is

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