Phlebotomists

Also Called: Lab Liaison Technician, Phlebotomist

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,310

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Phlebotomists do

Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

  • Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
  • Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

Training Program Areas:

Clinical Medical Assistant • OCT-Only Health Care

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Non vacuum blood collection tubes or containers
  • Anatomical human mannequins for medical education or training
  • Phlebotomy trays or accessories
  • Capillary or hematocrit tubes
  • Blood collection needle

Technology

Medical software
Medical procedure coding software
MEDITECH Laboratory and Microbiology
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
administrative services
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 45% Post-secondary certificate
  • 32% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 14% Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Endoscopy Technicians

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Phlebotomists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Cardiologists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Concern for Others
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Support
  • Achievement
  • Relationships

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Phlebotomists across the country typically make.

$16.02 / hour
$33,310 /year

Entry Level

$20.10 / hour
$41,810 /year

Median Level

$26.60 / hour
$55,330 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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