An Overview of a Phlebotomist's Earning Potential

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Phlebotomist

• Earning Potential

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What is a Phlebotomist

• Medical specialist who draws blood
• Processes blood specimens
• Provides valuable service for patient care

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Areas of Employment

• Hospitals
• Laboratories
• Out-patient facilities
• Long-term care facilities
• Urgent care centers
• Doctors Offices

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National Salary Statistics

• Median 30,000 per year
• Lowest 10 lt21,000 per year
• Highest 10 gt42,000 per year
• Influenced by many factors

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Education, Training, Experience

• Most states do not require licensure
• Employers prefer applicants who have formal
  education, training, and experience
• Should be able to find employment even when new
  to patient care
• May be able to acquire credentials over time

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Administrative Responsibilities

• May be offered to those who have several years of
  experience
• Supervisory tasks
• Training and orientation
• Higher Pay

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Geographic Location

• Populated areas might pay more
• Metropolitan regions
• Coastal states
• May need to relocate in order to maximize
  earnings
• May be required to accept any position available
  in a rural or unpopulated area

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Sources

• Phlebotomist Salary
• http//www.phlebotomytech.org/what-is-phlebotomy/