Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomists) form an integral part of any clinical laboratory team. The Phlebotomy Technician training program trains students to obtain blood and various other clinical specimens from patients. New diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory technology, and automated instruments have greatly increased the demand for trained Phlebotomy Technicians. After receiving the Phlebotomy Technician certification, Phlebotomy Technicians can work in hospitals, blood banks, physician offices or in independent labs.
CAREER GROWTH - PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
A career in the field of Phlebotomy is rewarding as well as exciting at various levels. The number of years of experience and the credibility of the certification plays a major role in the career ladder of a Phlebotomy Technician. Certified individuals start their careers as Phlebotomy Technicians, further taking up the role of Hematology Technicians, Clinical Biochemistry Technicians, and Microbiology Technicians. From being Microbiology Technicians, they further progress to become Chief Laboratory Technicians, Assistant Clinical Laboratory Managers, and finally, take up the role of Clinical Laboratory Managers.
