Draw blood from patients for tests, donations, and transfusions, then label and prepare samples.
Hospitals, labs, and clinics; standing, close patient contact.
Full-time and part-time; some early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
May 2024–25 BLS wage data · 2024–34 BLS employment projections.
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Certificate program
Training path: A weeks-long certificate course.
No license in most states; certification is often preferred by employers.
One skill, every hospital — often the first healthcare paycheck.
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Standard Occupational Classification 31-9097. Pay, employment, and outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wage survey and 2024–34 employment projections). See something off? Tell us.