Outpatient phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist

The differences between outpatient phlebotomists and certified phlebotomists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an outpatient phlebotomist and a certified phlebotomist. Additionally, a certified phlebotomist has an average salary of $34,509, which is higher than the $33,041 average annual salary of an outpatient phlebotomist.

The top three skills for an outpatient phlebotomist include patients, patient care and medical terminology. The most important skills for a certified phlebotomist are patients, blood specimens, and phlebotomy procedures.

Outpatient phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist overview

	Outpatient Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Yearly salary	$33,041	$34,509
Hourly rate	$15.89	$16.59
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	15,371	44,574
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 25%	Associate Degree, 23%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	2	2

Outpatient phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist salary

Outpatient phlebotomists and certified phlebotomists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Outpatient Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Average salary	$33,041	$34,509
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $40,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
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Differences between outpatient phlebotomist and certified phlebotomist education

There are a few differences between an outpatient phlebotomist and a certified phlebotomist in terms of educational background:

	Outpatient Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 25%	Associate Degree, 23%
Most common major	Medical Assisting Services	Medical Assisting Services
Most common college	-	-

Outpatient phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist demographics

Here are the differences between outpatient phlebotomists' and certified phlebotomists' demographics:

	Outpatient Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 12.5% Female, 87.5%	Male, 14.3% Female, 85.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.2% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 10.0% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 9.8% White, 54.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between outpatient phlebotomist and certified phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Outpatient phlebotomist example responsibilities.

Perform related clerical support activities: interview and instruct patients, enter data into computer system.
Provide registration, clerical, phlebotomy, EKG and courier support.
Determine specimen requirements and collect patient sample using appropriate process of venipuncture or capillary collection base on patient age and/or condition.
Work on hematology, clinical pathology with microscopy, and biochemistry on auto analyzer.

Certified phlebotomist example responsibilities.

Manage work lists and stats.
Review and process requisitions and orders for laboratory procedures; enter patients data into computer system.
Perform EKG's in the outpatient lab.
Calibrate, clean and maintain machines, such as centrifuges and slide stains.
Respond to trauma calls, stat calls, emergency room calls, labor, delivery, and neo-natal units.
Load specimens in centrifuges and process them and get them ready for the courier to pick up to take to hospital.

Outpatient phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist skills

Common outpatient phlebotomist skills

Patients, 33%
Patient Care, 17%
Medical Terminology, 15%
Patient Registration, 5%
Blood Samples, 4%
Data Entry, 4%

Common certified phlebotomist skills

Patients, 24%
Blood Specimens, 10%
Phlebotomy Procedures, 6%
Patient Care, 6%
Specimen Collection, 5%
Laboratory Specimens, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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