Certified in Phlebotomy Technician
What Other Career Opportunities Do You Have as a Phlebotomy Technician?
The healthcare field is growing, and opportunities for advancement are plentiful. Many people choose the healthcare field precisely because of career opportunities. One way to get started on the path is to enter the field as a phlebotomy technician. Because it does not take very long to become a phlebotomy technician, you can determine whether healthcare is really a good fit for you before moving on to new career opportunities within the field.
Many phlebotomy technicians move on to become medical lab technicians, medical assistants, LPNs, or RNs. Each of these moves requires a little extra education, but your employer may be willing to help cover the costs of that education since you will be even more valuable to them with increased knowledge. Also, since you will already be a phlebotomy technician, you will be able to work while attending school saving you from student loan debt.