Show me the money...

Log on www.csakuwait.com and check on their careers available. You can also check other government contracting jobs such Halliburton (www.csakuwait.com) or DynCorp (im not sure about their website). Good luck!

Dorothy in Vacaville, California said: I have only been a Phlebotomist for 3 years I started at a Mercy Hospital making $17/ hour full time and took on another position part-time at Kaiser Permanente making $22/hour Between the 2 jobs I make at least $60,000 a year.

my God have mercy!!!! I would relocate I have been
reg.phleb/ do medtech work blood gases truama cario
bloodwrk spec.talents in bedside testing and
er/trauma; for 25years.I work at st.johns dayshipt
I just now up to 10.00 hr.night 13.18 an hour.
I have experience in geriatric pediatrics,trauma
cardiac on the codeblue team, critical assesment team
etx.

Sounds good where do I fill out an application?

Ramona Sager in Sacramento, California said: Sounds good where do I fill out an application?

thanks so much for the info.this really could change my life.
I could retire early well earlier.Iam 50 now. but i can save
money. thank you so much.i did't realize that my talents were
that big of demand.

joann in Chicago, Illinois said: i want to b a phlebotmist too but i am afraid the patient may shake his hands and sew me god forbid what do u suggest and what if i want to be paid more? plz reply thanks

If you are registered through agency such as NCA Nat.Cred.Agency you take a test they give you studt guides offer
job openings career ladders; and its nationally just like a
nurse and the more the exp. the more employers pay. its
www.nca or another is ascp. both fed and state agencies
easy to take. and at your coveinienc. good luck.

Host said: What are typical phlebotomist salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field?

What skills should you learn to increase your salary?

the salaries differ; it really depends on years of
experience it does pay more if you are registered not
certified these are very different; in hospitals
registered phleb.earn more; National Credentialing agency it is on the internet; you can order handbook
take course on line then take the test this is a national registry ;by the fed and state you have to
renew you license evry 2years. intial fee differs;
it is more extensive;really explains so you can know
why and what you are drawing;also explains arterial sticks ; but defintely check into it. yes some local
communities offer phleb courses; but only certified
you took the course; that doesn't register you so
if you go to a vactional or tech; school ask them
the question about reg. clinical lab phleb. that
is what I am. but to get your foot in the door
what ever so you can just get started that would be best; they may start you out at from 8.50 and hour
or 10.00 hour; depends on states; ca seem to be the
best; kansas city ks. is starting out at 12;00 an
hour; but must have expeience; good luck'

Sarah in Soldotna, Alaska said: You should be proficient in phlebotomy, drug testing, strep testing,paternity test, ABG. You should also have a handle on medical terminology and meditech. Also make sure when turning in an application you have a current first aid and cpr, and type 40 wpm without errors. I work in AK and they tend to pay between 12-18 an hour depending on experience. If you work a year as a phlebotomist and you dont have a license you can challenge the test.

She is correct you must be profecient in all fields
of laboratory collection including er/trauma which
is extra but really pays off.

I would like to know if anyone know of any phlebotomy jobs in north carolina that is hiring phlebotomist right out of school with no previous training other than clinicals.

Sarah in Soldotna, Alaska said: You should be proficient in phlebotomy, drug testing, strep testing,paternity test, ABG. You should also have a handle on medical terminology and meditech. Also make sure when turning in an application you have a current first aid and cpr, and type 40 wpm without errors. I work in AK and they tend to pay between 12-18 an hour depending on experience. If you work a year as a phlebotomist and you dont have a license you can challenge the test.

What places do you get the experience or the classes for knowing drug testing/ strep/ etc etc?
Thankss

If you do not work in the lab.check
out the microbiology section and have
them show you or contact one of the
med.techs in the lab. any lab personnel
should not mind showing you how to do
a strep. test and drug testing is mainly
depends on each lab but they can give you
an idea how to collect or if they do
tox.screens. the same thing. they can show
you how to run one. not all phleb.do
this type of work. but it doesn't hurt
to find out in you state and area
what they do. and can be qualified to do.

EB, Lancaster, CA in Palmdale, California said: Please tell me, how and where did you started your career as phlebotomist? I finish the school in UCLA in Nov, I got my certificate in Jan and since than I applied everywhere I found an opened position. All the hospitals and Labs want just phlebotomist with experience. How can I get this experience if nobody want to give me this chance? I enjoy drowing bllod, and I would like to start a creer in Clinical Laboratory.

you should find a plasma center or somewhere like the american red cross they usually dont mind if you dont have experience sticking, but they will get u some experience.

EB, Lancaster, CA in Palmdale, California said: How could you get a job as Phlebotomist?
I finished my school in Dec and I passed my NCCT exam, then I got my CA certificate, I applied in a few places but I couldn't get a job because I don't have experience. How can they expect to have experience if I just finished my school?
Can you tell me if is possible to volunteer in Kaiser? I looked on the Kaiser website but since 2 month ago I didn't see any Phlebotomy open position.
Any advice will help me a lot.
Thank you!

apply to a plasma center or someplace that takes blood donations, they dont pay much but they will give you a chance to get some experience

Dawn in Menifee, California said: Hi Kimberlynn:
What school and how long is the schooling? I am a single parent of 5 children trying to make a living and pay a mortgage and raise my children on my own. I am very much interested.

I'm in Dayton, OH, and doing phlebotomy classes online. The cost is 600.00 and you go 3 months/ 1 quarter. I am going to Clark State University. I hope this helps.

Sincerely,
June

June Lawson in Dayton, Ohio said: I'm in Dayton, OH, and doing phlebotomy classes online. The cost is 600.00 and you go 3 months/ 1 quarter. I am going to Clark State University. I hope this helps.

Sincerely,
June

Could you explain in detail all that goes on with learning something like this with online courses? I have always been curious about it. What exactly is taught,and how do you do the actual blood drawing practice,do you go to the school for that and is it a LOT of practice before clinicals start?

candis in Winston Salem, North Carolina said: I would like to know if anyone know of any phlebotomy jobs in north carolina that is hiring phlebotomist right out of school with no previous training other than clinicals.

Quest Diagnostics does

KIMBERLYNN in Vina, California said: Go to ultrasound school! I had no medical experience other than medical records and have been doing ultrasound for the past 10 yrs. The work is demanding but the pay is well worth it! I make $35-40 hrly as a traveling tech ( I work for 6 months and then take 3-4 months off at a time, how great is that?!).

Hi Kimberlynn,
thank you!!
I have been in such a limbo and contemplating a decision on a new career choice, coming from the mortgage industry...I have always considered Ultra sound or Phlebotomy, the only experience I have is medical records as well. I think that is why your comment caught my eye. I also live in California. How would I get started in this field? Im a single mom and dont have a lot of money?
srmata@yahoo.com "thank you"

i am looking for phlenbotomist classes in baltimore. for a very low price.asap!!!! will someone kindly point me in the right direction.thankyou in advance...god bless

Shelby in Georgetown, Texas said: Then apparently you shorted your students. I have drawn kiddos to rest homes and healthy to on their death bed. I think you are both wrong. And on top of all that a book can only teach so much and a clinical is all as good as what you get to stab. I have rode the horse and then some. I am not just a phlebotomist, an EMT-I and in nursing school. Phlebotomy is not the high tech oh so special art form that you are making it out to be. You either get it or you don't. There is no big cover up or immpossible gimme that is taught. 1. Find vein by touch 2. Test vein how does it feel, is it strong or weak?? 3. Hold position, anchor if you will 4. Fast but gentle poke. Do I really need to continue?!?!? This is by far the easiest medical procedure. CPR is failed more!!

If it is that easy then why did you leave your job @ Prolab? you had a very good shift working at night getting paid for miles and hours what happened? i did a lil research on ya and from what i understand u just complained all the time and you took off with their supplies!!!so i ask if it's so easy, then y aren't you still doing it?

Hey ki I recently finished a phlebotomy course at CCP and I'm looking for a company/ agancy that works with phlebotomist,hospitals,or clinics. do u know of any places that are hirring or willing to train.. I have been looking and haven't found any.I'm also about to take the certification exam , do u have any advice about it to give?

Thanx
Jenn

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Jenn-Read all the phlebotomy forums on this site and all the advice that is given. Try the usual avenues at first,applying at blood banks and the easier to get into plasma banks. There are many in PA. Don't pass up anything if the wages are low and it's a far drive. What counts is getting experience. Don't do all your applying online or in your county only. Go to the work sites and ask to speak to the lab boss. They can tell you if they need more help. Always do follow up calls to any job you apply at. If you have it in you,be pushy.

There's LabCorp and Quest but these are not easy companies to get into. LabCorp is always hiring and Quest is hard to apply to on their site.

After 6 months and if nothing is coming your way you need to get in contact with your instructors or the program director and ask for their help. These people know the directors of labs and who is hiring so don't let them get away with not helping you when they can. They know who their good students were and can make a recommendation. I regret that I initially didn't ask for help from my school but I was too embarrassed to.

I only know what the exam is like for ASCP and AMT. Of the two,ASCP is more recognized but was a more difficult test. Get a test preview book to help. Take the test as soon as you can while the stuff is still fresh in your head.

EB, Lancaster, CA in Palmdale, California said: Please tell me, how and where did you started your career as phlebotomist? I finish the school in UCLA in Nov, I got my certificate in Jan and since than I applied everywhere I found an opened position. All the hospitals and Labs want just phlebotomist with experience. How can I get this experience if nobody want to give me this chance? I enjoy drowing bllod, and I would like to start a creer in Clinical Laboratory.

No offense but you may want to work on your spelling and grammar. If you cant effectively communicate with a potential employer how are you going to communicate with patients or fill out parperwork etc. Hospitals dont want to open themselves up to any more liability than they have to. Good Luck. Steve

Try online with www.questdiagnostics.com and www.questdiagnostics.com also in southern ca American Red Cross and Labcorp these are companies that I know of that hire without experience, Good luck