What does a Phlebotomist do?
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What the job involves
- 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.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment for patients and staff.
- Follow all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Summed up from 30 recent Phlebotomist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- 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
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- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 20 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 15 postings
- 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 15 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED Almost all postings
- Associate degree 1 in 60 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 60 postings
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Is this role in demand?
10,076 open Phlebotomist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California984 open
- Florida614 open
- Texas566 open
- Ohio503 open
- New York438 open
Typical pay $21.78 an hour (most between $20.50 and $24.00). See the full salary breakdown