Phlebotomists: 
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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Health Science |
| Indiana Average Salary | $39,374.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 31 days |
| Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,029 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 3.02 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 5,202 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 11.49 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Integrity
Information Gathering
Resource Allocation
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Customer Service
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Written Communication
Integrity
Information Gathering
Resource Allocation
Problem-solving
Critical Thinking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Collect blood or tissue samples
Collect biological specimens
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
Collect specimens from patients
Prepare sterile solutions, infusions, or intravenous packs
Store pharmaceutical supplies or prescriptions
Set-up laboratory or field equipment
Sterilize laboratory, medical, or veterinary equipment or instruments
Prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
Collect biological specimens
Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use
Collect specimens from patients
Prepare sterile solutions, infusions, or intravenous packs
Store pharmaceutical supplies or prescriptions
Set-up laboratory or field equipment
Sterilize laboratory, medical, or veterinary equipment or instruments
Prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
Assisting and Caring for Others
Prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
Provide in home patient care
Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health
Conduct medical tests
Fit medical supportive devices
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Feed food to individuals
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Provide in home patient care
Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health
Conduct medical tests
Fit medical supportive devices
Assist individuals with dressing, undressing, grooming, bathing, or other daily activities
Feed food to individuals
Assist practitioners in examining, evaluating, or treating patients
Performing General Physical Activities
Clean used linens
Clean patient or treatment rooms
Clean laboratory, healthcare, or medical equipment
Transport ill, injured, incapacitated, or disabled individuals
Transport biological or other medical materials
Lift ill, injured, incapacitated, or disabled individuals
Clean patient or treatment rooms
Clean laboratory, healthcare, or medical equipment
Transport ill, injured, incapacitated, or disabled individuals
Transport biological or other medical materials
Lift ill, injured, incapacitated, or disabled individuals
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain dental or medical records
Maintain record of medication or equipment dispensed to patient
Record medical history
Process medical billing information
Prepare billing statements
Maintain record of medication or equipment dispensed to patient
Record medical history
Process medical billing information
Prepare billing statements
Getting Information
Conduct medical laboratory tests
Collect clinical data
Interview patients to gather medical information
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Collect clinical data
Interview patients to gather medical information
Conduct laboratory research or experiments
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor patient condition and health
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning
Store medical laboratory specimens
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Monitor medical equipment to ensure proper functioning
Store medical laboratory specimens
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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| Blood Collection | ||||
| Urine Drug Screen | ||||
| Occupational Health and Safety | ||||
| Rehabilitation | ||||
| Laboratory Testing | ||||
| Sales | ||||
| Expediting Orders |
