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Are there jobs out there in Phlebotomy? |
I've been a nurse's assistant for about a year. The money is just not good at all. I like health care, but I'm getting into serious debt because I just can't get by. The spaces in the Nursing schools here have wait list that are too long. I need something quick and I was considering taking a Phlebotomy class. The problem is I have no idea if these are jobs out in this particular area. I don't see Phlebotomy jobs being listed. If anyone has in real-life information on Phlebotomy I would very thankful. You may find phlebotomy positions or 'lab assistant' positions thru some local hospitals or private labs. As others have mentioned, it's not really supposed to be that much more money than a cna but perhaps it can depend on the setting and so forth. I have heard, however, that there are not a lot of jobs for the medical assistant (or medical biller and coder) if thinking of going for training for that. Perhaps you can find a phlebotomy class thru the local community college (if even a non-credit course) or county vo-tech school. Here is a website for general career info: US occupational outlook handbook www.bls.gov/oco and can type into search 'lab assistant' or such. depends on where you live...if you're in/near a biggish city, there should be jobs...but phlebotomy isn't a goldmine as far as salary goes! your best bet may be to find either private jobs taking care of people in their homes (through an agency) or a 'regular' part-time job for the evenings or weekends. also...check your spending, you should be able to cut way back if you are serious about not getting into debt! experience you need to visit a lab, talk to them let them know you are interested. If they are interested in you they will train, I really am not sure if there is a class, I think its on the job training. Its not an easy job, very often ppl are sick and old and veins blow or roll, and Im really not even sure if the pay is any better than being a Nurses aide. However I am all for the experience you will get as you continue to pursue a Nursing career. I have met men and women who have done this for a long time and they are quiet happy with their jobs, so go for it...Why dont you do a search of labs in your area and do a search on the net about it... phlebotomists don't get paid alot money; generally they work for blood banks as either donation assistant or processing tech. You could work in a Lab Corp -drug testing type environment-but I think more than a CNA. Medical assistants will learn venipuncture in their program, so being a nurse aide will help you in your training for a nurse -maybe consider taking a Medical Assistant program it takes 9-12 months. LVN / LPNschool is 12 months for a diploma but more for an associates degree i don't know your state licensing criteria boards -look into it. that way you can afford to pay your bills w/ better pay at the same time;probably w/ a better work schedule. either way look into grants for the school of your choice try not to get into too much debt -there are alot of proprietary schools charging an outrageous amount for a nursing / medical program that would have been cheaper if it were taken at a community college level. PS: an EKG Tech ( also part of the Med Assist program) may be cheaper and more marketable for you -all depends on your finances. Good Luck !! |
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