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What Is A Phlebotomy Technician?

What Is A Phlebotomy Technician?If you’ve had your blood drawn at a medical facility, odds are you encountered a phlebotomy technician. Phlebotomy technicians are essential healthcare professionals who are responsible for ensuring that patients have a good experience during blood draws, helping doctors work more efficiently by processing labs, and other tasks that help a medical facility run smoothly behind the scenes.

Is a career in phlebotomy a possibility for you? United Career Institute is here to answer some of the most-asked questions about this essential medical career!

What Does A Phlebotomy Technician Do?

Phlebotomy technicians bring to the healthcare team a variety of skills that make them versatile employees. Some of the skills that phlebotomy technicians can utilize in their careers include completing blood draws, verifying patient information, entering patient data, maintaining proper equipment usage, and providing comfort to patients of all ages. Working as a phlebotomy technician is a gratifying career that directly impacts the patient’s experience at a medical facility.

How To Become A Certified Phlebotomy Technician?

The process of becoming a certified phlebotomy technician can be as simple as attending a school with a training program that equips you with hands-on skills and preparation for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification*. Once completing a Phlebotomy Technician program, you’ll be qualified to work in the healthcare field as a phlebotomist. 

While earning an NHA certification is not required to work in the field as a phlebotomy technician, obtaining a certification can prove to employers that an independent accrediting agency has evaluated your skills and deemed that you can confidently apply your skills in the workforce. In addition, students enrolled in the United Career Institute phlebotomy training will receive preparation for the CPT exam integrated into the program curriculum.

How Long Does It Take To Become A Phlebotomy Technician?

Students in the Phlebotomy program at United Career Institute can expect to complete their accelerated, hands-on training and be prepared to sit for the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification* exam in only 12 weeks. However, according to All Allied Health Schools, the average length of a phlebotomy program is 4 to 8 months. Therefore, attending United Career Institute can help students learn the necessary phlebotomy skills in less time than a traditional school.  

Where Can A Phlebotomy Technician Work?

The skills that phlebotomy technicians learn in their education provide them with opportunities to work in various entry-level positions, including blood and plasma centers, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, laboratories, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities. 

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national need for phlebotomy technicians in medical facilities is expected to grow 10% from 2021 to 2031 due to the baby boomer population aging and requiring more medical care.

Why Choose United Career Institute’s Phlebotomy Training Program?

Choosing to pursue a career as a phlebotomy technician can open many opportunities for a healthcare career. United Career Institute is here to help you get started on the path to your new career. In addition to completing the hands-on training aspect of the program in only 12 weeks, United Career Institute students will also benefit from certification* preparation, small class sizes, one-on-one instruction, and more!

At United Career Institute, we want to ensure that every student has a successful educational experience. That’s why students are supported by our instructors, faculty, and even their classmates. Want to hear what current students and graduates are saying about United Career Institute? Check out our Facebook reviews!

Ready To Start Your New Healthcare Career?

The United Career Institute team is here to help you get started on the path to becoming a phlebotomy technician! So take the first step today and contact our admissions team by calling 724-515-2440  or requesting information!

*Certification is contingent upon passing the corresponding industry certification exam.