Certified Phlebotomy Technician

 The Phlebotomy Technician Program designed so that our students will learn how to properly collect blood and prepare blood samples from all age ranges for medical and clinical testing.  The physician uses these tests to determine the overall health of an individual and to diagnose medical conditions. Hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare facilities have an increasing demand for phlebotomists. Phlebotomy technicians are critical team members at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, physician offices, and blood donor centers.  

• Explaining procedures to patients
• Comforting patients who might be nervous about needles
• Taking blood pressure, pulse, and respiration readings
• Drawing blood
• Applying bandages after blood is drawn
• Sending blood, urine, or fecal samples to the lab for testing
• Sterilizing equipment and cleaning workspaces
• Updating patient medical records
• Explain blood-drawing procedure to patients and answer questions
• Verify patient/donor identity
• Maintain medical equipment such as needles, test tubes and blood vials
• Performs basic Point of Care testing, such as Urinalysis and blood glucose levels
• Prepare blood, urine and other specimens for testing
• Works in collaboration with other healthcare team members

Being a Phlebotomy Technician  According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  of phlebotomist technicians to grow much faster than average. Blood testing is an essential task in health care so demand for phlebotomy technicians is likely to increase since doctors use blood work for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy technicians can expect a median salary range of $37,380.