Phlebotomist vs Physical Therapy Aide
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Phlebotomist
$45,300 typical, a year
Most Phlebotomists earn $42,600 to $49,900 a year.
From 2,075 postings that list pay
10,076 open jobs now
Physical Therapy Aide
$36,400 typical, a year
Most Physical Therapy Aides earn $32,200 to $40,600 a year.
From 289 postings that list pay
1,190 open jobs now
Phlebotomists typically earn about $8,900 more a year than Physical Therapy Aides.
What each one does
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
Physical Therapy Aide
- Assist physical therapists and therapy assistants with patient care and treatment plans.
- Prepare treatment areas and equipment for patient use before and after therapy sessions.
- Clean, maintain, and sanitize therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Safely transport patients to and from therapy sessions and other activities.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and members of the rehabilitation team.
- Perform administrative tasks such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Phlebotomist
Asked for in both
- Customer Service 4 in 10 postings
More common in Phlebotomist postings
- Phlebotomy 9 in 10 postings
- Data Entry 4 in 10 postings
- Venipuncture 4 in 10 postings
- Specimen Collection 3 in 10 postings
- Drug Screen 1 in 10 postings
- Specimen Processing 1 in 10 postings
- Department Policy Adherence 1 in 15 postings
Physical Therapy Aide
Asked for in both
- Customer Service 3 in 10 postings
More common in Physical Therapy Aide postings
- Physical Therapy 4 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapy 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
- Speech Therapy 1 in 10 postings
- Exercise Science 1 in 10 postings
- Patient Scheduling 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Phlebotomist
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
Physical Therapy Aide
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant 1 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist in Melrose Park, ILLINOIS with Plasma
CyberArk Software Ltd.$18.68 - $20.39/hr Employer statedVenipuncturePhlebotomyFDARegistered NursePhlebotomist in ELYRIA, OHIO with Plasma
CyberArk Software Ltd.Pay not statedVenipuncturePhlebotomy- Pay not stated Wilkes-Barre, PASpecimen CollectionPoint-of-Care TestingPhlebotomyQuality ControlVenipuncture
Physical Therapy Aide
Rehabilitation Technician
Lifepoint HealthPay not stated El Paso, TX, United StatesCPR CertificationRehabilitationInfection ControlPhysical TherapyRehabilitation Technician PRN
Lifepoint HealthPay not stated El Paso, TX, United StatesCPR CertificationRehabilitationInfection ControlPhysical TherapyPhysical Therapy Aide (Per Diem)
Summitptofwv$17 - $18.5/hr Employer statedPart-time Massapequa, NY, United StatesCustomer ServicePhysical TherapyPreventive MaintenanceAnatomyBehavior Management +1
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