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Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
438
Avg Houston Wage
$17

Career Overview

Phlebotomists draw blood for clinical or medical testing, donations, or research. They often talk with patients to help them feel less nervous during the process.

As a phlebotomist, you work can enter the medical industry in a short time with little cost. You will also work as part of a team that improves people’s lives, while learning about the healthcare industry.

Requirements

Certification / License
Drug test
Background check

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There are 5 Training Programs available for this career path

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Phlebotomist 1
Phlebotomist 2
Phlebotomist 3

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$17 - $18/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$23 - $30/hr

Other Training Programs for becoming a Phlebotomist

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Phlebotomy
Baylor Ascend
Baylor Ascend
Now Enrolling

Phlebotomy

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 438Wage: $17-$26/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Drug testDriver's licenserequires medical documents
Phlebotomy
HCC Continuing Education
HCC Continuing Education
Now Enrolling

Phlebotomy

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 438Wage: $17-$26/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Phlebotomy
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Now Enrolling

Phlebotomy

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 438Wage: $17-$26/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Phlebotomy
SER Jobs for Progress
SER Jobs for Progress
Now Enrolling

Phlebotomy

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 438Wage: $17-$26/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Background checkrequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
Phlebotomy Training Certificate
College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland
Now Enrolling

Phlebotomy Training Certificate

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 438Wage: $17-$26/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
requires financial documentsBackground checkrequires high school diploma or equivalency
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