Part Time Phlebotomist
Just like any type of career, those that have their NCA phlebotomy certification as a can find both full-time and part-time positions. Depending on your needs, you may be searching for a job that will fit your specific schedule. However, becoming a part time phlebotomist does not necessarily mean that you will require less experience in the phlebotomy field. In fact, many of the requirements for part time phlebotomists are the same as they are for full time phlebotomists. Here is some general information about part time phlebotomist jobs.
Job Requirements
Most hospitals like to hire part time phlebotomists that have previous experience, though this is not always the case. A hospital may be more inclined to hire a phlebotomist that has been trained in their facility, or by one of their reputable affiliates. If you want to work at a specific hospital, it’s best to check with them before beginning your initial training. Not all training programs are recognized by all hospitals. You may need to have proof of your training, so be sure to obtain a certificate or your transcript from the course (or other valid document), and include it with your resume when applying for a part-time phlebotomist job.
In addition to this, to become a part time phlebotomist, you may need to become officially certified by passing one of the national phlebotomy exams. Though this is not a legal requirement in order for you to work as a phlebotomist, some hospitals may ask you to become officially certified before they are willing to employ you at their medical facilities.
Part Time Phlebotomist Hours
Many hospitals like to hire part time phlebotomists due to the flexibility of their hours. When you are working for a hospital on a part time basis, you will most likely be working from 20 – 30 hours per week (depending on the hospital that you’re working at). Your hours may fluctuate from week to week, so be sure to keep this in mind.
Many people like to become part time phlebotomists as a second job, or as a source of additional income for a two-income family household. Becoming a phlebotomist may eventually pay very well, depending on your experience level and the hospital that you work at. Most phlebotomists are able to start at $10 – $12 per hour right after being certified, with wage increases for each year of experience that they gain.
Part Time Phlebotomist Duties
As a part time phlebotomist, you will be performing many of the same duties that you would as a full time phlebotomist. This includes venipuncture, or the act of drawing blood from a patient. Keep in mind that you will most likely have to deal with difficult patients, or small children that are afraid of having their blood drawn. In some cases, you may even have to draw blood from patients that are mentally unstable, or who exhibit behavior that makes drawing blood difficult (such as turrets syndrome). As a part time phlebotomist, the only real difference in your duties is that you will be working less often. Most of your responsibilities will be the same as other phlebotomists at your hospital.