What is a laboratory technician/phlebotomist and how to become one

Key steps to become a laboratory technician/phlebotomist

1. Explore laboratory technician/phlebotomist education requirements

   Most common laboratory technician/phlebotomist degrees

   Bachelor's

   26.9 %

   Associate

   23.8 %

   Certificate

   21.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific laboratory technician/phlebotomist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patients	22.20%
   Lab Tests	6.50%
   Specimen Collection	5.52%
   Patient Care	5.33%
   Lab Tech	4.74%

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3. Complete relevant laboratory technician/phlebotomist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New laboratory technician/phlebotomists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a laboratory technician/phlebotomist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real laboratory technician/phlebotomist resumes.

4. Research laboratory technician/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

   • Confer with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures and addressed patient concerns
   • Provide professional laboratory services in the hospital setting for patients who are in a rehabilitation setting.
   • Perform phlebotomy techniques, sterilize equipment, efficiently handle medical lab instrument, and mark test reports after experimentation & results.
   • Experience with ICD-9, ICD-10 & CPT coding.

5. Prepare your laboratory technician/phlebotomist resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your laboratory technician/phlebotomist resume.

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6. Apply for laboratory technician/phlebotomist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a laboratory technician/phlebotomist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams