Pathology supervisor vs phlebotomy technician

The differences between pathology supervisors and phlebotomy technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a pathology supervisor and a phlebotomy technician. Additionally, a pathology supervisor has an average salary of $49,765, which is higher than the $34,725 average annual salary of a phlebotomy technician.

The top three skills for a pathology supervisor include clinical laboratory, cytology and patient care. The most important skills for a phlebotomy technician are patients, infection control, and blood specimens.

Pathology supervisor vs phlebotomy technician overview

	Pathology Supervisor	Phlebotomy Technician
Yearly salary	$49,765	$34,725
Hourly rate	$23.93	$16.69
Growth rate	-7%	10%
Number of jobs	2,415	107,110
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Associate Degree, 18%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	12	12

Pathology supervisor vs phlebotomy technician salary

Pathology supervisors and phlebotomy technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pathology Supervisor	Phlebotomy Technician
Average salary	$49,765	$34,725
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $70,000	Between $26,000 And $45,000
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Differences between pathology supervisor and phlebotomy technician education

There are a few differences between a pathology supervisor and a phlebotomy technician in terms of educational background:

	Pathology Supervisor	Phlebotomy Technician
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	Associate Degree, 18%
Most common major	Biology	Medical Assisting Services
Most common college	New York University	University of Connecticut

Pathology supervisor vs phlebotomy technician demographics

Here are the differences between pathology supervisors' and phlebotomy technicians' demographics:

	Pathology Supervisor	Phlebotomy Technician
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 29.4% Female, 70.6%	Male, 16.3% Female, 83.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 9.3% White, 57.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.2% Asian, 11.9% White, 53.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between pathology supervisor and phlebotomy technician duties and responsibilities

Pathology supervisor example responsibilities.

Maintain statistical records and coordinates teleconferences and proficiency testing as required by CLIA.
Perform immediate assessments on FNA'S in various departments throughout the hospital.
Perform and develop transcription formats of all dictate confidential patient medical record documentation, letters, and other business-relate documentation.
Gross examination, description, measuring and sectioning all kind of surgical specimens receive in the pathology laboratory.

Phlebotomy technician example responsibilities.

Communicate and collaborate with care team members to implement a plan of care for oncology and surgical patients.
Comply with CLIA regulations for CLIA Waivedtesting.
Transport patients/clients using wheelchair or stretchers and assist patients with walking and exercise.
Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Assist patients with ADL's, implementation of therapy according to plan of treatment.
Assist patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living (ADL).

Pathology supervisor vs phlebotomy technician skills

Common pathology supervisor skills

Clinical Laboratory, 17%
Cytology, 10%
Patient Care, 9%
Proficiency Testing, 5%
OSHA, 5%
LIS, 4%

Common phlebotomy technician skills

Patients, 19%
Infection Control, 9%
Blood Specimens, 7%
Customer Service, 6%
Cleanliness, 6%
Specimen Collection, 6%

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