How to Find Phlebotomy Jobs
Because laboratory tests tell so much about a patient's medical condition, phlebotomists are an integral part of the medical team. This keeps phlebotomy jobs in high demand. Phlebotomy is a popular allied health career, as training for this career is short, sometimes requiring only one class, and can get people into the medical field quickly.
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How to Find Phlebotomy Jobs
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Ask the school where you trained as a phlebotomist if they assist alumni with finding jobs. If they don't have a career center or job placement program, ask your instructors for job leads.
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Consult the American Hospital Directory (see Resources) and make a list of hospitals in your area. Contact the Human Resources departments to inquire about openings for phlebotomists. Also, check each hospital's website for job listings.
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Contact blood banks to inquire about open positions. Blood banks are one of the top employers of phlebotomists. Use the U.S. Blood Bank Directory to locate a blood bank in your area, then check out their website or call their office directly to find out how to apply.
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Contact independent medical labs, as they often hire phlebotomists. CompuNet and LabCorp are two examples of independent labs that hire phlebotomists.
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Join a professional organization. The National Phlebotomy Association and The Association of American Medical Technologists are both organizations that provide job postings for their members. Network with people who may be able to help you find employment in your community.
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Search an online or newspaper job classified add. Yahoo.com, Monster.com, Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and Nationjob.com are just a few examples. There are hundreds of job boards on the Internet. Most newspapers also have their classifieds online.
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Tips & Warnings
Enter keywords like Medical Technologist or Lab Tech in your online searches. Many phlebotomy jobs are labeled this way. Keep up with your classmates to find out where they are working. Contact local nursing homes, insurance companies, home health care agencies and doctor's offices and ask if they hire phlebotomists. Government agencies offer the highest pay opportunities for phlebotomists.
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I work at a blood bank and I know for a fact that they do not hire phlebotomists. You have to have a certification higher than just a phlebotomist, like a medical assistant, emt, or paramedic.
