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Also called certified phlebotomist, clinical phlebotomist, laboratory phlebotomist and long term care phlebotomist.
$45,230
Median pay a year
143,540
People do this work
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Collecting specimens from patients
Conducting diagnostic tests
Disposing of biomedical waste
Preparing biological specimens
Preparing biological samples
Collecting medical information
Monitoring patients
Evaluating individual characteristics
Compiling data or documentation
Cleaning medical equipment
Transporting medical materials
Preparing medical instruments
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Phlebotomist
Summary
Phlebotomist drawing blood for tests, transfusions, and research, while explaining procedures to patients and assisting with recovery from adverse reactions. Responsible for specimen collection, processing, and documentation for accurate laboratory analysis
Experience
Phlebotomist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Drew blood from veins using vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods
Matched laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes for accurate processing
Collected specimens at specific time intervals for tests assessing therapeutic drug levels
Processed blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by medical professionals
Documented route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis
Disposed of contaminated sharps in accordance with applicable laws and standards
Explained fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients to ensure understanding
Skills
Hands-On Work
Collecting specimens from patients, Disposing of biomedical waste, Preparing biological specimens, Preparing biological samples, Cleaning medical equipment
Checking & Planning
Conducting diagnostic tests, Evaluating individual characteristics, Compiling data or documentation
Core Skills
Collecting medical information, Monitoring patients
Education
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Disposed of contaminated sharps according to regulationsOrganized and cleaned blood-drawing trays for sterilityDrew blood using vacuum tube and syringe methodsMatched laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubesConducted standard tests for blood and glucose levelsProcessed blood samples for further medical analysis
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Disposed of contaminated sharps in accordance with regulations to maintain a safe working environment
Drew blood from patients using vacuum tube and syringe methods, ensuring comfort and safety during the procedure
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Disposed of contaminated sharps to reduce the risk of needle-stick injuries and maintain a safe working environment
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Drew blood from patients using vacuum tube and syringe methods, ensuring comfort and safety during the procedure
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Trained new staff on blood-drawing techniquesHandled patients with special needsManaged blood draws for high-risk patients
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What a Phlebotomist does
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Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
What it pays
How much does a Phlebotomist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$38,190
Median
$45,230
75th percentile
$48,930
About 143,540 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$44,100
$45,900
$49,080
AL
$35,430
$37,220
$41,600
AR
$35,240
$37,450
$42,180
AZ
$40,590
$46,260
$47,840
CA
$47,800
$56,040
$62,790
CO
$44,660
$47,180
$49,520
CT
$43,370
$45,820
$48,970
DC
$46,290
$51,980
$56,500
DE
$39,670
$48,110
$51,120
FL
$37,250
$40,230
$45,820
GA
$36,750
$45,840
$50,250
HI
$45,850
$47,750
$50,450
IA
$37,270
$38,240
$44,120
ID
$37,310
$43,400
$46,110
IL
$39,710
$46,010
$49,720
IN
$37,400
$39,250
$45,620
KS
$37,700
$39,100
$46,540
KY
$37,960
$42,480
$46,130
LA
$30,900
$36,120
$44,130
MA
$47,260
$50,170
$57,960
MD
$38,890
$43,480
$49,380
ME
$39,360
$45,640
$48,010
MI
$37,870
$39,860
$45,760
MN
$43,600
$46,000
$48,760
MO
$36,530
$43,120
$46,970
MS
$30,940
$36,290
$38,820
MT
$38,920
$45,470
$48,480
NC
$37,430
$43,330
$46,860
ND
$41,770
$47,430
$53,730
NE
$37,120
$39,540
$45,310
NH
$45,580
$48,660
$52,310
NJ
$45,690
$48,650
$50,080
NM
$37,420
$42,910
$45,660
NV
$38,010
$45,760
$52,710
NY
$44,990
$50,530
$60,320
OH
$37,800
$39,770
$46,520
OK
$36,240
$39,030
$46,570
OR
$45,860
$49,160
$58,370
PA
$38,530
$43,910
$47,370
PR
$26,850
$29,880
$33,640
RI
$42,640
$46,380
$50,890
SC
$37,540
$39,010
$44,600
SD
$36,320
$39,560
$43,100
TN
$36,310
$38,550
$45,630
TX
$36,560
$40,450
$47,690
UT
$37,090
$40,630
$44,860
VA
$40,010
$46,340
$49,900
VT
$41,430
$46,000
$48,550
WA
$45,820
$48,880
$58,370
WI
$40,000
$46,470
$48,690
WV
$37,770
$39,250
$44,570
WY
$35,700
$38,180
$47,980
Other names
Other names for this job
certified phlebotomist, clinical phlebotomist, laboratory phlebotomist, long term care phlebotomist, mobile phlebotomist, outpatient phlebotomist, registered phlebotomist, research phlebotomist, travel phlebotomist, certified phlebotomy technician, collections technician, lab liaison technician.
More names for this work
mobile examiner, patient service technician, PST, phlebotomy services representative, phlebotomy services technician, phlebotomy technician, phlebotomy technologist, venipuncturist.
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Phlebotomist
Collecting specimens from patients
Conducting diagnostic tests
Disposing of biomedical waste
Preparing biological specimens
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