How to hire a certified phlebotomy technician

How to hire a certified phlebotomy technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step certified phlebotomy technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a certified phlebotomy technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new certified phlebotomy technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the certified phlebotomy technician you need to hire. Certain certified phlebotomy technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A certified phlebotomy technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, certified phlebotomy technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents certified phlebotomy technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Certified Phlebotomy Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Certified Phlebotomy Technician	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$13-26
   Laboratory Supervisor	The primary job of laboratory supervisors is to oversee the daily operations of laboratories. They are responsible for facilitating the collection, analysis, and interpretation of laboratory results... Show more	$22-46
   Laboratory Aide	A laboratory aide is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order in laboratories, all while performing support tasks for scientists. Their duties revolve around arranging specimens and samples, transporting materials from one laboratory to another, preparing apparatuses and machines, and storing them accordingly... Show more	$9-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • CPT
   • Laboratory Specimens
   • Blood Pressure
   • Data Entry
   • Patient Care
   • Medical Terminology
   • Infection Control
   • Specimen Handling
   • Microbiology
   • Blood Specimens
   • CLIA
   • Safety Procedures
   • Centrifuges

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate and maintain EKG machines ECG connection and recording.
   • Perform injections, drug screenings, pulmonary function test, audiograms, Titmus eye screening, EKG.
   • Confer with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures to allay fears and elicit cooperation.
   • Maintain effective communication with patients and medical staff, and record all results proficiently; evaluate information and provide proper recommendations.
   • Perform phlebotomy techniques, sterilize equipment, efficiently handle medical lab instrument, and mark test reports after experimentation & results.
   • Experience in performing routine tests using reagent kits, hematology analyzer, microscope and centrifuge.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your certified phlebotomy technician job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A certified phlebotomy technician salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, certified phlebotomy technicians' average salary in south carolina is 40% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level certified phlebotomy technicians earn 50% less than senior-level certified phlebotomy technicians.
   • Certifications. A certified phlebotomy technician with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a certified phlebotomy technician's salary.

   Average certified phlebotomy technician salary

   $39,656yearly

   $19.07 hourly rate

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   Entry-level certified phlebotomy technician salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a certified phlebotomy technician job description

   A certified phlebotomy technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a certified phlebotomy technician job description:

   Certified phlebotomy technician job description example

   JOB PURPOSE
   
   The position of Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) for Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL) is the frontline public relations member of the laboratory team and needs to maintain appropriate professionalism in the work environment. Under appropriate level of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies, the CPT assignments include: Phlebotomy, or other skin Cottage Health Job Description Page 2 of 5 puncture technique, collection in patients of ages newborn to geriatric (including difficult to draw patients), processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching and retrieval, managing the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests, providing client services, and limited operation of automated instrumentation. Due to various work environments within PDL, use of a personal vehicle to travel between work locations may be required.
   
   All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently:
   
   LEVEL OF EDUCATION
   
   Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent
   
   Preferred: Associate degree or twoyear college equivalency
   
   CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
   
   Minimum: Current California phlebotomy certification. GVCH evening and night shift staff (effective 8/1/13): Valid class \"C\" California Driver License and verification of acceptable driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
   
   TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
   
   Minimum: Computer keyboard skills. Must be able to achieve 90% or higher on Data Entry Skills Assessment and meet workflow productivity standards.
   
   Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
   
   YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
   
   Preferred: Experience in obtaining blood specimens from neonates and pediatric patients.
   Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
   
   Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
   
   Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
   PSC Goleta Hollister, Full Time, 8 Hours, Day Shifts, Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory

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5. Post your job

   To find certified phlebotomy technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any certified phlebotomy technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level certified phlebotomy technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your certified phlebotomy technician job on Zippia to find and recruit certified phlebotomy technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting certified phlebotomy technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new certified phlebotomy technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect certified phlebotomy technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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