How to Get a First Year Experience as a Phlebotomist

Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting and preparing blood samples.

A phlebotomist is an important member of the health care team and is responsible for collecting patient blood samples and preparing them for testing. Many colleges and specialty training schools offer courses and certifications in phlebotomy, which can take anywhere from a few days to a year depending on the course. Most states in the U.S. do not require certification to work as a phlebotomist as many medical organizations provide on-the-job training. Whether you are taking a certification course or want to gain experience and get your foot in the door for a medical career, it is possible to start immediately.

Instructions

1. Check your local classifieds, hospital and medical center job postings and local blood banks for phlebotomist job openings.

2. Contact the numbers on the listing, fill out an application or apply in person. If no jobs are currently listed, contact the organizations and ask what they require for phlebotomists and if they offer on-the-job training.

3. Interview for the position and, if hired, begin working and gaining more experience.

4. Contact local laboratory clinics and hospitals and ask if they do internships for those hoping to get into the medical field. This will give you an opportunity to gain experience in phlebotomy as well as learn other possible options in the medical field.

References

• How to Become a Phlebotomist: Phlebotomist Training