Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs Phlebotomist

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Pay

Certified Nursing Assistant

$21.00 typical, an hour

Most CNAs earn $19.00 to $22.50 an hour.

From 4,892 postings that list pay

23,041 open jobs now

Certified Nursing Assistant salaries Certified Nursing Assistant jobs

Phlebotomist

$21.84 typical, an hour

Most Phlebotomists earn $20.50 to $24.11 an hour.

From 2,005 postings that list pay

9,519 open jobs now

Phlebotomist salaries Phlebotomist jobs

Phlebotomists typically earn about $0.84 more an hour than CNAs.

What each one does

Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Assist residents with daily personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
  • Monitor and record vital signs as directed.
  • Observe residents for changes in condition and report concerns promptly.
  • Respond promptly to call lights and perform routine rounds.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
  • Document intake/output as needed and promptly report condition changes to nursing staff.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Phlebotomist

  • Draw blood samples from patients using venipuncture and capillary techniques.
  • Label and identify all blood samples and patient information accurately.
  • Prepare and package specimens for transport to the laboratory.
  • Process specimens by centrifuging and aliquoting them for testing.
  • Verify patient orders and requisition forms for accuracy.
  • Answer phone calls and provide information to patients and staff.

Summed up from 30 job postings

Skills employers ask for

Certified Nursing Assistant

More common in CNA postings

  • Vital Signs 3 in 10 postings
  • Activities of Daily Living 3 in 10 postings
  • Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
  • Infection Control 1 in 10 postings
  • Long-Term Care 1 in 10 postings

Phlebotomist

More common in Phlebotomist postings

  • Phlebotomy 9 in 10 postings
  • Data Entry 4 in 10 postings
  • Venipuncture 4 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
  • Specimen Collection 3 in 10 postings
  • Drug Screen 2 in 10 postings
  • Specimen Processing 1 in 10 postings
  • Medical Terminology 1 in 15 postings

Out of each role's current postings.

Licenses and certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 7 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings

Phlebotomist

  • Driver's License 1 in 10 postings

Open jobs

Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

    Avalon Health Care Group
    $20.69 - $24.7/hr Employer stated
    Nursing
    Vital SignsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    12 hours ago
    Apply
  • Pay not stated Mount Washington, Kentucky
    Infection ControlCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Nursing
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Bath Aide (CNA)

    Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing
    Pay not stated Mediapolis, Iowa
    Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 2 days ago
    Apply

Phlebotomist

  • Phlebotomy Technician

    Quest Diagnostics
    $24 - $27/hr Employer stated
    Saint Paul, MN, United States
    Driver's LicensePhlebotomyVenipuncture
    Entry level · 1+ yrs exp 2 days ago
    Apply
  • Phlebotomist II

    Quest Diagnostics
    $22 - $25/hr Employer stated
    Minneapolis, MN, United States
    PhlebotomyDriver's LicenseVenipuncture
    Mid level 2 days ago
    Apply
  • $20.91 - $40.82/hr Employer stated
    Northern Virginia
    Patient RegistrationPhlebotomySpecimen ProcessingVenipuncture
    Mid level · 2+ yrs exp 12 hours ago
    Apply

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