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AHEC Connecticut

LABORATORY SCIENCE - Phlebotomist

To be a successful Phlebotomist you should...

• enjoy working directly with patients
• be able to create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients
• have good communication skills
• have good manual dexterity

What will my job be like?

Phlebotomists draw blood samples from people by venipuncture, and keep careful records of all procedures for medical tests and blood donations. Safety precautions are of utmost concern to the phlebotomist to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Phlebotomists are instructed to adhere to strict policies and procedures and to work accurately and efficiently while treating the patient with care.

Where could I work?

Phlebotomists work in hospitals, independent clinical laboratories, or blood banks.

Other workplace settings:

• Home Health Agencies
• Hospitals
• Pheresis (blood separation) Centers

• Clinics
• Public Health Departments

What is the average annual salary?

$28,000

What is the future of this career?

Job opportunities are expected to be excellent, because the number of job openings is expected to continue to exceed the number of job seekers.

What type of education and/or training do I need?

Training can be obtained through one year, on-the-job instruction or through a formal phlebotomy certificate program, which lasts several months.

Where can I get the education and/or training?

• Asnuntuck Community College, Enfield
• Gateway Community College, New Haven
• Hartford Hospital School of Allied Health, Hartford
• Manchester Community College, Manchester
• Naugatuck Valley Community College, Naugatuck
• Norwalk Community College, Norwalk
• Tunxis Community College, Farmington

Do I need a license or certification for this career?

Licensure is not required in the state of Connecticut.

Where can I get more information?

American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
PO Box 1831
Hickory, NC 28603
(828) 294-0078
www.aspt.org

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 657-2768
www.ascls.org

American Society of Clinical Pathologists
2100 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 738-1336
www.ascp.org