Phlebotomy Technician

Last Updated May 27, 2008

Phlebotomy is a growing health care occupation.  The name "phlebotomist" or phlebotomy technician is used by a health care worker who has been trained to perform phlebotomy procedures.  

The main responsibility of a phlebotomy technician is to collect blood for laboratory analysis.  This important job assist the physician in diagnosing and making decisions about care for a patient.  

A phlebotomy technician must possess manual skills to obtain blood specimens.  Communication skills are also necessary for working with patients and all other health care team members.  A phlebotomist must be able to work with accuracy under pressure and be a team player.

Duties
Graduates in this field may be required to do:

• venipunctures

• capillary punctures

• computer data entry

Characteristics & Temperament
Graduates  in this field should have:

• ability to work with accuracy under pressure

• ability to be a "team player"

• excellent communication skills

Employment Outlook
Employment statistics for 2002-2007 PTC graduates, who found jobs in this field, are as follows:

• salary average: $17,268

• salary range: $15-18,000 

• 56% placement rate

• employment in hospital laboratories, nursing homes, medical offices and clinics, other laboratories, and blood banks

Employers
Recent graduates have found work at:

• Abbeville Area Medical Center
• LabCorp
• Laurens County Heath Care System
• Piedmont Health Group
• Self Regional Healthcare

Program & Course Information
For information about Piedmont Technical College's programs and courses offered in this area, visit the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program's Web page.

Career Tracks is a publication of Piedmont Technical College that reflects the current career statistics for students who have completed programs of the college.  Forward your questions about this site to Andy Omundson at (864) 941-8376 or by e-mail to omundson.a@ptc.edu.