As a CPT, you’ll draw blood from patients in hospitals, blood centers, or similar facilities for analysis or other medical purposes.

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

• Perform basic phlebotomy procedures
• Evaluate patients for ability to withstand venipuncture procedure
• Explain the venipuncture procedure and answer patient questions
• Perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels on patients
• Prepare blood, urine, and other body fluid specimens for testing according to established standards

Benefits to obtaining a Phlebotomy Certification may include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter expertise

Note: The Phlebotomy Technician Certification program (CPT) is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and issues CPT certifications through National Healthcareer Association, Inc.