Phlebotomist

What does a Phlebotomist do?

The Phlebotomist works in a variety of locations to collect and prepare blood and other samples for testing and analysis in a clinical laboratory. In addition to specimen collection, the phlebotomist also registers patients upon arrival, verifying patient demographic and insurance information using multiple computer systems to complete the registration process, labeling of sample, and preparation of the sample to be sent for analysis.

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Minimum education and experience

High school degree or equivalent with six months of phlebotomy experience, or graduation from a phlebotomy training program; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, or certification.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Keyboarding skills and basic knowledge of computers; strong customer service skills; knowledge of medical terminology/anatomy is a plus.

Valid driver’s license and transportation may be required to travel to any assigned location.

Days/hours

Typical regular weekday business hours. Weekends and some holidays required. May have on-call responsibilities. Travel may be required.

Position locations

• Patient Service Centers
• Clinics
• Nursing Homes
• Patient Homes

Work environment

Patient interaction in a clinical setting; the Phlebotomist may travel to patient homes to collect specimens.

Pay range

$18.00 – $23.40 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Possible career pathways

Examples of pathways within this job family at the University of Rochester:

• Phlebotomist > Senior Phlebotomist > Phlebotomist Trainer > Operations Coordinator > Phlebotomy Supervisor
• Phlebotomist > Medical Technician/Technologist

Become a Phlebotomist

• URMC Phlebotomy Training Program
• Monroe BOCES 2 Center for Workforce Development
• Bryant & Stratton