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Title: An Overview of a Phlebotomist's Earning Potential


1
Phlebotomist
  • Earning Potential

2
What is a Phlebotomist
  • Medical specialist who draws blood
  • Processes blood specimens
  • Provides valuable service for patient care

3
Areas of Employment
  • Hospitals
  • Laboratories
  • Out-patient facilities
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Urgent care centers
  • Doctors Offices

4
National Salary Statistics
  • Median 30,000 per year
  • Lowest 10 lt21,000 per year
  • Highest 10 gt42,000 per year
  • Influenced by many factors

5
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

6
Administrative Responsibilities
  • May be offered to those who have several years of
    experience
  • Supervisory tasks
  • Training and orientation
  • Higher Pay

7
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

8
Sources
  • Phlebotomist Salary
  • http//www.phlebotomytech.org/what-is-phlebotomy/
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