Job of Phlebotomy Technician
A phlebotomy technician is a clinical laboratory professional who specializes in collecting and drawing blood in addition to performing blood analysis. Most phlebotomy technicians are primarily employed in hospitals, blood banks or medical clinics, and work under the supervision of a laboratory manager.
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Function
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A phlebotomy technician is responsible for extracting blood samples as well as collecting data, recording information and labeling blood specimens. Depending on the size of the facility, a phlebotomy technician may also maintain laboratory, order supplies, and assist laboratory technicians.
Education
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In most states, a phlebotomy technician is required to complete an accredited phlebotomy-training program and, depending on individual state requirements, a phlebotomy technician may also need to be certified.
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Median Salary
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The U.S. median salary in 2009 for a phlebotomy technician with one to four years of experience ranged from $23,247 to $34,024, according to Payscale.com.
Considerations
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Phlebotomy technicians may be exposed to potentially infectious diseases and contaminated substances; therefore, extreme caution and laboratory safety procedures must be followed to prevent exposure.
Potential
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for clinical laboratory technicians, including phlebotomy technicians, is expected to increase by 14 percent from 2006 to 2016.
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