Research phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist

The differences between research 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 a research phlebotomist and a certified phlebotomist. Additionally, a research phlebotomist has an average salary of $35,066, which is higher than the $34,509 average annual salary of a certified phlebotomist.

The top three skills for a research phlebotomist include medical terminology, informed consent and EKG. The most important skills for a certified phlebotomist are patients, blood specimens, and phlebotomy procedures.

Research phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist overview

	Research Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Yearly salary	$35,066	$34,509
Hourly rate	$16.86	$16.59
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	55,049	44,574
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 21%	Associate Degree, 23%
Average age	41	41
Years of experience	2	2

Research phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist salary

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

	Research Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Average salary	$35,066	$34,509
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $49,000	Between $27,000 And $43,000
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Differences between research phlebotomist and certified phlebotomist education

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

	Research Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 21%	Associate Degree, 23%
Most common major	Medical Assisting Services	Medical Assisting Services
Most common college	-	-

Research phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist demographics

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

	Research Phlebotomist	Certified Phlebotomist
Average age	41	41
Gender ratio	Male, 20.0% Female, 80.0%	Male, 14.3% Female, 85.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.2% Asian, 10.2% White, 54.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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 research phlebotomist and certified phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Research phlebotomist example responsibilities.

Perform EKG's, give meals by correct proportions and document all actions.
Complete patient EKG's while identifying and resolving electrocardiographic error messages.
Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test and maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety and risk-management guidelines.
Transmit results to agents and laboratory following all HIPPA rules and regulations.
Exercise patient's HIPPA rights and concerns, document specimen origins, dates and times.
Use standard equipment, including vacutainer tubes, butterfly needles, syringes and CLIA waiver PT/INR machines.

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.

Research phlebotomist vs certified phlebotomist skills

Common research phlebotomist skills

Medical Terminology, 19%
Informed Consent, 17%
EKG, 13%
Blood Collection, 11%
Draw Blood, 10%
Research Study, 7%

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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