How to Become a Phlebotomist Tech
Phlebotomist technicians work in the healthcare industry, working with the general public and doing complex jobs such as drawing blood. These individuals spend a minimum of two years in school, where they learn the basic techniques, while others learn the same skills in trade school classes taken during high school.
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Attend a licensed school to study phlebotomy. This is typically a two-year degree offered by community colleges and night schools across the country. These courses teach students the skills they need to work in the field and are usually taught by those working in the health field.
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Complete an internship while in school to gain more experience and exposure. These internships allow students to work as phlebotomist techs while still enrolled full time or part time in school. They also give the student something to put on their resume when they begin looking for a job.
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Get certified as a phlebotomy tech through an organization like the National Phlebotomy Association. It's not a requirement that students have a certification, but doctors and hospitals look favorably on those who do have it. It shows that you're willing to put a little more effort into your career and that you're up to date on modern methods.
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Search for available positions as a phlebotomy tech in your area. These positions are typically listed by hospitals, medical offices, doctors offices and other places in the health care industry. This is one of the fastest growing fields, which makes it fairly easy to find an open position.
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Apply for as many positions as possible to better your chances of finding a job. Instead of applying for only a few jobs, apply for all that you find and you'll have a better shot of landing the right job. Those with a degree, experience and a certification have the best chance of finding a better paying job as a phlebotomist tech.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't pursue a career in phlebotomy until you've had the proper training. Hospitals and medical offices only hire trained and qualified applicants. Make sure you can handle the daily activities of a phlebotomy tech, such as drawing blood and working directly with patients. If you can't handle those things, you'll be unhappy with your job.
