Phlebotomist Career
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What Phlebotomists do:
Phlebotomists, also known as Phlebotomy Technicians, are clinical laboratory
technicians, who are trained to collect blood
for testing or for transfusions. The skill of
Phlebotomy is used by Physicians, Nurses,
Medical Assistants and other allied healthcare
workers. As the workload of healthcare
professionals is ever increasing, a Certified
Phlebotomist can help reduce the work load of
doctors and nurses by carrying out blood
collection tasks.
The main duties of a
Phlebotomist include:
- Collecting blood in hospitals
- Traveling on blood drives in order to collect
blood
- Performing venipuncture
- Using fingersticks to collect small quantities
of blood
- Testing blood for iron levels
- Using a heel stick or butterfly needle to
collect blood from infants
- Collecting blood from arteries near the wrist
(specialized phlebotomists)
Education & Qualifications:
Phlebotomy Training programs are available in
trade schools and career centers. Courses last
from 4 months to one year. Subjects covered
include how communications, legal aspects of
blood collection, Standard Precautions, and
Blood Collection Techniques. A high school
diploma is the minimum requirement for one of
these programs.
Programs are accredited by the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP),
the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the
American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP),
and the National Credentialing Agency (NCA).
Even though certification is not required by law
in some states, employers still look to hire
certified Phlebotomists.
Salary & Job Prospects:
Salaries for Phlebotomists can range from
$15,000 to $50,000 depending on qualifications,
experience, work situation, position held and
location. The job prospects are excellent as
Certified Phlebotomists free up doctors and
nurses to perform more critical tasks.
Find an Allied Health School:
Use the red search box above, to find Allied
Health schools and colleges in your area that
offer Phlebotomist programs.
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