Phlebotomy Career Training

A phlebotomist is someone who is trained to collect blood sample in a clinical environment. They usually work under the supervision of the Medical Laboratory Scientist. After the phlebotomist collects the blood, they process and analyze the specimen with sophisticated laboratory equipment. Because they collect blood and are at risk of exposure to a variety of diseases, phlebotomists are trained in laboratory safety and must adhere to very strict policies and procedures. Contact us today for more information about upcoming classes or any other questions you might have at: nancy@phlebotomycareertraining.com or call us at:  (313) 575-1214  or   (734) 762-3220

Why Choose a Career in Phlebotomy?

Phlebotomist: A phlebotomist’s main duty is to safely and hygienically draw blood from the patient’s veins and arteries, and collect it into small blood vials or bags either for immediate use or for storage. As is common with all health care settings, for instance in private clinic, blood drives and hospitals; drawing blood is a regular procedure that is generally performed by either the doctors or the nurses. Due to the continued expansion of the health care industry, the need for trained phlebotomists is on the increase. In short, those who want to train as phlebotomists have good prospects in the near future. According to the latest career survey, the phlebotomy technician salary average per year is approximately $28,000. A rise in salary of up to $50, 000 can only be expected after gaining more experience (normally more than 20 years of drawing blood). How do you become a phlebotomist? Most students who choose the medical profession as their long term career aspiration essentially starts with phlebotomy. After entering into this medical field, the phlebotomist gains enough experience in patient care and blood related tasks. Phlebotomy training programs Read More