Category Archives: Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomists Work Hard In a Rewarding Job

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jake

Less than three months after being forced to resign as President of the United States, Richard Nixon was hospitalized in 1972 for complications from phlebitis. A painful swelling of the leg, phlebitis can lead to blood clots that can travel … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Phlebotomist

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jake

The average adult body contains approximately 5 liters of blood or 8% of a person’s body weight. Within that fluid are red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Blood transports nutrients and oxygen to cells while also helping to … Continue reading →

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A New Career: Phlebotomy

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jake

Whoever you are and wherever you live in the United States, at some point in your life you will have blood drawn. When you do, you will be much relieved if the phlebotomy technician who does the blood draw is … Continue reading →

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Phlebotomy: A New and Exciting Career

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jake

Blood and veins are at the center of most medical procedures. They carry information about health and disease; they are the body’s most trusted barometer for data analysis. In 2006, Showtime began the highly acclaimed cable series, Dexter. Dexter features … Continue reading →

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Phlebotomy Technicians Are In Demand

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jake

Healthcare technicians are needed at all levels and in all fields of medicine. Training as a specialist in one field will often give you a foot up for cross training in another. For example, you will need anatomy and physiology … Continue reading →

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An Old Practice Meets State of the Art Certification

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jake

Blood-letting, or blood drawing, is a custom that has been around for as long as people have been around. But the discoveries we have made about the information we can obtain from blood samples is at its highest advancement in … Continue reading →

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How Much Can You Make?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jake

One of the top concerns for any person that is either leaving high school and setting out for higher education or looking to make a career shift is: what will they be paid? This is natural and no one should … Continue reading →

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Phlebotomist Certification

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jake

In the field of medicine, no matter what type of role you are looking to fulfill, it is always essential to have the proper level of education. When it comes to Phlebotomy careers, there are varying levels of technical proficiency … Continue reading →

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Phlebotomy Jobs

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jake

As everyone knows, these days having a steady career is of importance for those who want to be able to have a reliable income for themselves or even to support a family. Health care is a growing industry since it … Continue reading →

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