Phlebotomy, pct

psu_213, BSN, RN · May 8, 2012

In my hospital, the techs are not certified in anything. They have to pass certain skills in their tech training for the hospital (i.e. EKGs, phlebotomy, IV starts--if parts of their job on their unit), but this does not confer any type of certification. In your state these may be certified skills (heck, in my state they may offer certifications in this, but they are not required for our techs).

Kdrenee · May 8, 2012

Oh really? That's not the case here. You at least have to be a cna to work most places and they will "cross train" you in EKGs and sometimes phlebotomy.. But that's if you are a cna. From what I'm gathering a pct is a cna with the other certifications I was just wondering if going ahead and getting my phlebotomy would be helpful as far as pay and even looking better on a resume.

student forever · May 9, 2012

I was just wondering if going ahead and getting my phlebotomy would be helpful as far as pay and even looking better on a resume.

I am wondering the same thing. If I do not get into the next lpn class I will probably do this to keep increasing my progress toward the ongoing goal.

Bobmo88 · May 9, 2012

If you want to be a nurse then phlebotomy would be beneficial in that it would teach you how to find veins and even though the technique is different for starting an IV, it'll make doing them at lot easier. If CNAs are allowed to draw blood state then more power to you but I know that in my hospital CNAs can't draw blood, phlebotomists work for the lab and do all the draws on the floors and EKGs too. Us techs in the ER mostly do phlebotomy and EKGs

SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP · May 9, 2012

Where I live, the CNAs cannot draw blood. Only the phlebotomy techs can (who work for the lab). I'm getting my phlebotomy certification not only to work part-time until nursing school starts, but also for the venipuncture experience so I'll have the confidence to get an IV going quickly when I'm in nursing school.

The hospital has 2 positions that require phlebotomy: Phlebotomy Technician (only does blood draws) and Laboratory Assistant (does blood draws and performs minor tests in the lab) The Lab Asst. position requires that you've completed Microbiology. It's higher pay than a straight phlebotomy technician. YMMV, depending on your state & hospital.

Cristae · May 9, 2012

It really depends on the facility where you work. Some train you for EKG, or phlebotomy or both! Some won't let you do anything with EKG or phlebotomy if you have your CNA because it is completely outside your job description. Always check your job description.

amoLucia · May 10, 2012

And people wonder why there's so much resistance re: the practice of UAPs!!!!!! Unlicensed Assistive Personnel whose job responsibilities are so fluidly interchangeable based on education and experience that, too, depends on locale and facility. And then, who is responsible for supervision (altho not evaluation)?

rayne215 · May 11, 2012

im currently in a tech program thats a "cardio tech" where i learn ekgs stress holster etc phlebotomy and i hope to get a ER tech job or pct, but im not taking a cna class tho and i hope this would be enough

i live in philly

animal1953 · May 11, 2012

The hospitals here in the Florida area I live, want phlebotomy along with CNA cert for the ER and the step down units. Being able to do EKGs will only add to your ability to get into the areas i want to work. I'm set up for the phlebotomy in August and researching the EKG now. The more skill sets you have, the better off you are.