Phlebotomists

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Draw blood for tests, transfusions, or donations.

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. They may explain the procedure to patients or tend to patients who have any adverse reactions to having blood drawn.

Wages	$20.04 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
On the Job	Work Activities Feed patients. Give medications or immunizations. Maintain medical records. Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel. Monitor patients to detect health problems. Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health. Clean medical equipment. Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. Transport biological or other medical materials. Explain technical medical information to patients.
Career Pathways	Diagnostic Services
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