Occupation
Phlebotomist
A phlebotomist specializes in drawing blood from patients for laboratory testing, donation, or research, working in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic labs, or blood donation centers. The role centers on venipuncture technique, accurate specimen collection and labeling, and strict infection control protocols, paired with EHR documentation and clear patient communication to ease anxiety during draws. Typically certified through a short training program, phlebotomists are detail-focused and personable, forming a critical link between patients and the diagnostic testing process.
Duties & responsibilities
- Draw blood from patients using venipuncture techniques for laboratory testing and analysis
- Collect and process blood specimens according to established protocols and quality standards
- Label and track specimens accurately to ensure proper identification and chain of custody
- Transport specimens through the lab while maintaining safety and integrity of samples
- Document patient information and specimen details in electronic health records systems
- Follow infection control and HIPAA protocols to protect patient safety and privacy
- Communicate with patients to explain procedures and address concerns during blood draws
What Phlebotomist roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Phlebotomist make?
Too few Phlebotomist postings state pay to publish a median yet: 4 of 9 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Phlebotomist roles?
9 open Phlebotomist roles from 7 employers; the most at AdventHealth, CityMD and Cleveland Clinic.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
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Last checked October 27, 2026
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Open Phlebotomist roles (9)
Health Technician (Specimen Processing)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Fort Carson, Colorado · $41,811 – $54,355
This federal position in a military hospital's pathology lab involves collecting blood samples from patients and processing specimens for laboratory testing. It suits people with phlebotomy experience or relevant healthcare training who are comfortable with clinical and administrative duties in a structured medical environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Phlebotomist
HonorHealth
Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead Medical Technician-Phlebotomist
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Fort Smith, AR · $54,147 – $70,392
This is a lead phlebotomist role at a Veterans Affairs clinic responsible for blood collection, specimen processing, and training support staff to ensure quality laboratory samples. The position suits experienced phlebotomists who can work independently and mentor newer technicians in a structured healthcare environment.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Phlebotomist
IQVIA
Fairfax, VA
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Phlebotomist
AdventHealth
ADVENTHEALTH CLERMONT HLTH PK
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Phlebotomist
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Shelbyville, TN
This phlebotomist role involves drawing blood and collecting urine specimens from patients across all age groups while maintaining quality standards and patient safety protocols. It suits someone early in their healthcare career who is detail-oriented, comfortable with hands-on clinical work, and interested in growing within a large academic medical system.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Phlebotomist Float
CityMD
Full-time · Berkeley Heights, NJ · $18 – $21 / hour
A phlebotomist role supporting multiple outpatient clinical lab locations across New Jersey, with rotating availability including some weekends. The position suits someone with solid experience drawing blood from adults, children, and infants who can travel between sites as needed and adapt to operational demands.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Phlebotomist
Cleveland Clinic
Martin Hospital South
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Phlebotomist
CityMD
Full-time · Yonkers, NY · $18 – $21 / hour
This role involves collecting blood samples, processing specimens, and performing related laboratory tests across VillageMD's network of clinics and patient homes. It suits someone with basic phlebotomy training who is ready to develop competency across adult, pediatric, and infant blood draws while managing lab operations and supporting clinical workflows.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Phlebotomist I FT
AdventHealth
Full-time · ADVENTHEALTH HENDERSONVILLE · $15 – $24 / hour
This role involves drawing blood samples from patients, processing them correctly, and transporting specimens through the lab while maintaining safety standards. It suits someone detail-oriented who can work independently and manage multiple priorities in a healthcare setting.
Listed on AdventHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (7)
Where Phlebotomists commonly go next: Clinical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician.
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Quad
Newport News, VA
Listed on Quad’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Technician
Veterans Health Administration
Part-time · Castle Rock, CO · $45,420 – $65,819
This part-time position processes laboratory specimens and manages specimen handling workflows in a veterans' clinic pathology lab, performing venipuncture and coordinating specimen preparation for testing. It suits experienced laboratory professionals who thrive in regulated clinical environments and can balance hands-on technical work with advisory responsibilities for clinical staff.
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Medical Lab Tech PRN Bedford County Hospital
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Shelbyville, TN
This Medical Laboratory Technician role at Vanderbilt Health involves performing clinical lab testing, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate patient results in a large academic medical center. The position suits someone with clinical lab certification and experience who wants to work in a collaborative healthcare environment while supporting patient care and quality assurance.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead Medical Laboratory Technician - Phlebotomy-POC
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Minneapolis, MN · $60,512 – $78,668
This lead-level position oversees phlebotomy and specimen collection operations in a hospital pathology lab, managing staff scheduling, training, and daily workflow while performing independent testing and quality control duties. It suits experienced laboratory technicians ready to take on supervisory responsibilities and ensure protocol compliance across multiple clinical areas.
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Medical Technologist Core Labs
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
This role performs clinical pathology testing and laboratory instrument management at Vanderbilt Health's core labs, handling routine and complex diagnostic tests that inform patient diagnosis and treatment. The position suits someone with a medical laboratory technician credential who wants to combine hands-on technical work with quality assurance and occasional mentoring of colleagues.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Laboratory Technician
Veterans Health Administration
Garner, NC · $52,693 – $68,502
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- Clinical Lab Associate 2 -Specimen Receiving
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
This first-shift position at Vanderbilt's specimen management lab involves receiving, sorting, and processing patient samples for testing, along with basic administrative and customer service duties. It suits someone starting a healthcare laboratory career who can work methodically with specimens and communicate clearly with lab staff and external partners.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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Clinical Laboratory Technician
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Pharmacy Technician
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Pharmacy Aid
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Lead Pharmacy Technician
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Pensacola, FL · $50,460 – $65,599
This role leads a team of pharmacy technicians at a military hospital, overseeing prescription processing, drug inventory management, and staff coordination. It suits experienced technicians ready to move into supervision and take on administrative and training responsibilities alongside clinical pharmacy work.
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Lifepoint Hospitals
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Employers hiring Phlebotomists
7 in total, most open roles first.
- AdventHealth2 roles
- CityMD2 roles
- CCCleveland Clinic1 role
- HHonorHealth1 role
- IQVIA1 role
- VA