Also called: Phlebotomy Technician
Draws blood for tests, transfusions, and donations.
Starts at 4:30 a.m. making rounds through hospital rooms to collect morning labs, finding veins on babies, older adults, and nervous teens. A great first healthcare job.
BLS May 2024.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. A short certificate program (often under a semester) and certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Phlebotomy (certificate).
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Faster than average.
Low risk for 10 years. Lab ordering and labeling get automated; finding a vein on a scared child or older adult stays human.
Classes: Biology, Health-science CTE, Medical terminology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9097.
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