Phlebotomy Technician

    Why Be a Phlebotomist?

    As a phlebotomy technician you will interact with patients and many times be the only member of the laboratory staff that they see. It is your responsibility to collect quality specimens from the patient to produce quality laboratory results. To do this the phlebotomy technician must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while drawing blood in a skillful, safe and reliable manner.

    DEMAND: Statistics show that there is a distinct shortage of qualified laboratory personnel including phlebotomists and that this shortage will become more acute as many current laboratory personnel reach retirement age.
    PROFESSIONAL: As a member of the medical laboratory team the phlebotomy technician is recognized as a contributor to the overall improvement of the life within the community.
    PERSONAL REWARD: The knowledge that your education and skills make a significant difference in the health of others can provide great job satisfaction.
    COMPENSATION: Phlebotomy technicians can expect to earn between $17,000 and $21,000 per year depending upon years of experience, and employers of phlebotomy technicians traditionally offer good benefit packages.
    CAREER FLEXIBILITY: A phlebotomy technician acquires skills applicable to a wide variety of health care settings beyond the hospital laboratory such as public health clinics, physician offices, long term care facilities, and home health agencies.
    CAREER LADDER: Working as a phlebotomy technician can provide the first step and the financial means to complete a multi-step approach to attaining ultimate career objectives.
    TEAMWORK: The phlebotomy technician is an important member of the health care team. Quality laboratory testing results can only be obtained from well collected specimens.
    TRAINING: In a matter of 15 weeks, a student can acquire all the skills necessary to become a certified phlebotomy technician.
    SUCCESS: Over the past five years the vast majority of the graduates of the Montgomery County Community College Phlebotomy Program who have taken the ASCP certification examination passed on their first attempt.