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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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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

Training Programs in 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 Orientation, career readiness workshops, study sessions
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 Training is generally less than 3 months
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 Training is generally less than 3 months
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
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 438Wage: $17-$26/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsBackground checkrequires high school diploma or equivalency
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