Phlebotomy Technician
A phlebotomy technician is responsible for creating a safe, hygienic and comfortable blood draw experience. They possess the people skills and professionalism to make patients feel at ease in a setting that can be intimidating, while ensuring the sample is clean and accurately labeled.
With the MedCerts Phlebotomy Technician program, you can prepare to work in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and blood donation centers across the United States.
Mobile and Specialized Roles
As the healthcare field evolves to meet changing patient needs, phlebotomy technicians work in increasingly varied settings. Many companies now hire mobile phlebotomists, who travel to collect blood samples at patients’ homes, workplaces, residential facilities and other settings.
Mobile phlebotomists may also support public health efforts, visiting community centers or shelters to serve underserved populations.
Phlebotomy skills are also in demand in research and public health settings. Clinical research phlebotomists draw blood samples as part of investigative studies, sometimes contributing to exciting innovations.
Additional Patient Care Roles
With additional certifications, a phlebotomy technician can expand their employment options in the medical setting. For example, MedCerts offers a Patient Care Technician program, which prepares students to perform a variety of clinical and support tasks. Patient care technicians perform blood draws, check patients’ heart rhythms, take vital signs and more.
Professionals with phlebotomy skills can also train as medical assistants. In as little as six months, MedCerts students can learn an even broader set of skills, including how to take medical histories, administer medications and assist with basic procedures. The knowledge gained in phlebotomy training can give students an edge. We believe in lifelong learning, and we’ve built our programs to support your career growth over time. As a MedCerts alumni, every program you take after your first is 40% off.
Laboratory and Technical Pathways
Some phlebotomy students or technicians ultimately decide to work in settings other than bedside. But what other jobs can a phlebotomist do?
With transferable skills like blood sample management and basic clinical hygiene, phlebotomists can train for laboratory roles. A phlebotomy technician may choose to pursue a career as a lab assistant, sterile instrument processing technician or surgical technologist. Each of these professionals provides vital support for medical teams.
Advancement and Long-Term Options
Like many other entry-level healthcare roles, phlebotomy can be a jumping-off point for a long and lucrative healthcare career. A talented phlebotomist can work toward supervisory or teaching positions, helping others to pursue a similar career. Some may choose to pursue higher education to enter nursing or become physician’s assistants.
Whatever your aspirations in healthcare, phlebotomy is an exciting and high-potential career starter. You don’t need any experience in healthcare or have taken any college classes. MedCerts is here to support your success with skills-based instructional design, student services and even a career center.
Talk to one of our Education Consultants today to see how a phlebotomy certification can launch your healthcare career.
