Phlebotomy Technicians: Hospitals, laboratories and other employers have an increasing demand for phlebotomists. Most seek, and many require, a professional certification. With a CPT certification, you’ll have the credentials you need to set yourself apart from other applicants as you embark on a rewarding healthcare career. As more employers require phlebotomy certifications, a CPT will help improve your marketability in a growing and rewarding field.

As a Phlebotomy Technician, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:

• Draw blood from patients and blood donors

• Evaluate patients’ ability to withstand procedure

• Explain blood-drawing procedure to patients and answer questions

• Perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels

• Prepare blood, urine and other specimens for testing

• Verify patient/donor identity

• Maintain medical equipment such as needles, test tubes and blood vials

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