Phlebotomy?

Hi all,

I was looking at the site of a local hospital, in the employment section and I saw that there is a position open for phlebotomy. For those of you who are somewhat familiar with me by my postings, I am not a nurse nor am I a nursing student, but I would like to become a nurse, and was hoping for a cna position to get me started on such a path.

I want to apply for this position, they do train (which is great seeing as I have no experience!). I think this will also be a good way to get into the hospital and start my career process. I have two maybe three questions and would appreciate any feedback from the bb.:

1.) Does anyone have a general idea on a salary range for this occupation? The hospitals site didn't say, but I'm assumin' it's not bad considering positions in food service and valet parking are over $8.00, and if those positions pay that, I figure the per hour pay for a position such as phlebotomy can't be too bad....

2.) I have a general idea of what a phlebotomist does, can someone break it down for me please? I know they deal with blood draws and other fluids (I think).

3.) When I go into the human resources dept. this week to fill out an app.(I tried online today, but it wouldn't go through), they will see my "condition," I broke my ankle on Jan 2, my right ("driving") ankle; (my hubby will take me in), I know the deadline for applying for this position is next Monday; I plan on telling them that I will be able to work (if hired) in February. I assume I will be healed and out of my walking cast within a week or two (hopefully). Is that a good idea to tell them that? Obviously they will see me come in with my cast on.

I thank you all in advance and really

look forward to your responses.

Cryssi