# Phlebotomist jobs and career guide

Category: Clinical Support
Page: https://medroles.com/roles/phlebotomist/
Also called: Phlebotomy Technician, Lab Assistant, Specimen Collector, Mobile Phlebotomist

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, donations and transfusions, label and process specimens and help patients stay calm and comfortable.

## Typical US pay
$35k–$48k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Draw blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture
- Label, process and ship specimens correctly
- Verify patient identity and test orders
- Follow infection control and safety procedures

## Key skills
- Venipuncture
- Specimen handling
- Patient identification
- Infection control
- Calm bedside manner

## Training
A phlebotomy training program, usually 4 to 16 weeks, including supervised blood draws.

## Licensing & certifications
Most states don't require a license, but employers usually want certification such as CPT from NHA or PBT from ASCP. California, Louisiana, Nevada and Washington require state certification or licensure.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.