Phlebotomists
O*NET Code: 31-9097.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
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💼 Also Known As
Certified PhlebotomistCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianClinical PhlebotomistCollections TechnicianLab Liaison TechnicianLaboratory PhlebotomistLong Term Care PhlebotomistMobile ExaminerMobile PhlebotomistOutpatient PhlebotomistPatient Service Technician (PST)PhlebotomistPhlebotomy Services RepresentativePhlebotomy Services TechnicianPhlebotomy TechnicianPhlebotomy TechnologistRegistered PhlebotomistResearch PhlebotomistTravel PhlebotomistVenipuncturist
⚡ Skills (12)
Service Orientation4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Monitoring3/100
Coordination3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 2 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (14)
🔥JavaScript
Web platform development software
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Donor management system software
Medical software
0Electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Iatric Systems MobiLab
Medical software
0Laboratory information system LIS
Medical software
0MEDITECH Blood Bank
Medical software
0MEDITECH Laboratory and Microbiology
Medical software
0Medical procedure coding software
Medical software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Phlebotomists → Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (71% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 3
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