How to hire a phlebotomy technician

How to hire a phlebotomy technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step 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 phlebotomy technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new phlebotomy technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a phlebotomy technician, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A phlebotomy technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, 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.

   The following list breaks down different types of phlebotomy technicians and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Phlebotomy Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   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.	$12-21
   Certified Phlebotomist	A certified phlebotomist is a medical professional who specializes in drawing blood through venipuncture or finger and heel pricks, preparing the samples for laboratory procedures. Besides collecting blood, a phlebotomist is also responsible for gathering patient information, verifying identification, reviewing medical histories, labeling vials, and maintaining records, including diagnostic findings... Show more	$12-20
   Certified Medical Technician	Certified Medical Technicians are specialists in medical diagnoses by performing laboratory testing and analysis for hospitals and physicians. Their duties include lab sanitization to prepare for testing and collection, recording medical samples for testing, specimen preparation, blood drawing for donation and testing, and assisting physicians with sample collection as well as equipment handling in surgical rooms... Show more	$13-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Infection Control
   • Blood Specimens
   • Customer Service
   • Cleanliness
   • Specimen Collection
   • Patient Care
   • Data Entry
   • Medical Terminology
   • Laboratory Specimens
   • Work Ethic
   • Patient Identification
   • Urine Specimens
   • Rehabilitation

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   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).

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, phlebotomy technicians' average salary in south carolina is 39% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level phlebotomy technicians earn 42% less than senior-level phlebotomy technicians.
   • Certifications. A 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 phlebotomy technician's salary.

   Average phlebotomy technician salary

   $16.69hourly

   $34,725 yearly

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   Entry-level phlebotomy technician salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a phlebotomy technician job description

   A good phlebotomy technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a phlebotomy technician job description:

   Phlebotomy technician job description example

   
   

   Looking for a rewarding place to work? Choose TidalHealth. Our hospitals have been named among the Top 5 percent of all U.S. hospitals by Healthgrades and a five-star hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Located just 30 minutes from the beach, TidalHealth offers the widest array of specialty and subspecialty services such as neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, joint replacement, emergency/trauma care, comprehensive cancer care, wound care and clinical trials and research. Take advantage of our tuition assistance and residency programs to grow both personally and professionally.

   
   

   Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float -Position Summary

   
   

   The Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float -interacts with patients and other health-care providers to collect, transport and/or process blood and other body fluids from a full spectrum of the patient population. He/she performs EKG procedures in conjunction with the Department of Cardiology. He/she participates in educational and training activities and may participate in the performance of routine administrative and non–routine technical functions.

   
   

   *This is a float position that will support all of our Outreach Lab locations in MD/DE

   
   

   Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float -Position Requirements

   
   

   Education

   
   

   + Successful completion of an approved training program consisting of both lectures and practical application in phlebotomy or comparable education or experience.

   
   

   + Will be trained in house to perform EKG functions.

   
   

   Experience

   
   

   + One year’s experience performing similar duties preferred.

   
   

   + Should have good typing skills.

   
   

   Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician - Float - Benefits

   
   

   + At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.

   
   

   + Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.

   
   

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5. Post your job

   To find the right phlebotomy technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with phlebotomy technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit phlebotomy technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find phlebotomy technician candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit phlebotomy technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   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 phlebotomy technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect 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 also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new phlebotomy technician. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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