Phlebotomy
MICAH INC.
Join the Phlebotomy Career
Education requirements:
HIgh school diploma or GED, Enroll in a Phlebotomy program (1-2 years), You have to take a National test to be certified
Experience requirements:
2 years of experience- You have to do a Externship with a hospital or doctor office drawing blood on patient getting 100 successful sticks before passing the program. & Clinicals during the program
Where or what kind of facility would you work at:
Any Medical facility that requires blood draws
Job outlook:
As a Phlebotomist you, draw blood on patient.
Advancement opportunities and requirements to advance:
You can go on to become a Lab Technician, or a nurse.
Approximate salary or wages:
Salary- 35,000 - 50,000
Why?
Advantages:
Good advancement
You get to meet a lot of people all nationalities
Good co-workers
Great feeling about helping people
Disadvantages:
See a lot of sad outcomes
Difficult patients and/or blood draws ( Not everybody has good veins )