What is a vein access technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a vein access technician

1. Explore vein access technician education requirements

   Most common vein access technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.6 %

   Associate

   21.9 %

   High School Diploma

   12.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific vein access technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Lims	31.99%
   Laboratory Tests	14.41%
   Patient Samples	12.99%
   Sops	11.80%
   Test Results	9.44%

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3. Complete relevant vein access technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New vein access technicians 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 vein access technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real vein access technician resumes.

4. Research vein access technician duties and responsibilities

   • Lead aerobic, anaerobic and UV light testing, chemical residue testing and centrifuge to separate chemicals from water.
   • Perform initial data entry, QA, tube check and batches samples to the receiving lab.
   • Work across accessioning, quality and DNA extractions.
   • Adhere to confidentiality (HIPPA) requirements (patient files and personal information).

5. Prepare your vein access technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your vein access technician resume.

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6. Apply for vein access technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a vein access technician 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