A phlebotomist is a health care professional who has been trained to draw blood. Although the most common jobs for phlebotomists entail drawing blood for various diagnostic tests ordered by doctors, they also draw blood needed for job required and court ordered drug tests, and can assist in obtaining blood donations. With some experience and further training, phlebotomists can also advance to become administrators or supervisors of laboratories or blood banks, pediatric or infant phlebotomy specialists, or provide mobile blood services for the elderly or those with chronic illnesses. If this career sounds like something that would interest you, read on to learn how to become a phlebotomist.

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