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Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy technicians perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and administrative tasks associated with the assessment of patients. Phlebotomy technicians serve as a liaison to hospital staff, patient care services, medical students, physicians, and others to ensure quality patient care.

DC Registration Required? No

Projected DC Annual Job Openings: 56*

Average DC Yearly Salary: $46,500*

Certifiying Bodies, Examinations, and Requirements

There are several examinations that can be taken to become a phlebotomy technician.

Learn more about certification organizations and their requirements:

National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam

  • Possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency
  • Completed a phlebotomy technician training or education program within the last 5 years
  • Provide evidence that you have successfully performed a minimum of thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary or finger sticks on live individuals
  • Pay $125 exam fee
  • Maintain certification with 10 hours of continuing education every 2 years

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) Exam
  • Possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency
  • Submit a copy of your phlebotomy technician diploma, certificate of completion, or official (signed) transcript with graduation date
  • Submit a Phlebotomy Technician Certification Critical Skill Competency form including proof of 25 venipunctures and 5 capillary punctures
  • Pay $119 exam fee
  • Maintain certification with 10 hours of continuing education every 2 years

Current DC Healthcare Academy Training Programs

Learn more​:

- Fall 2024: The George Washington University Hospital

 

* Projected Annual Openings are based on regional O-NET data for endoscopy technicians from 2020-2030 and projected openings Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, click here for more information. Average yearly salary is based on regional O-NET data for endoscopy technicians click here for details.