Phlebotomy Program - Worth Overloading to Complete?

[Meridius]

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Hey everyone,

Would the clinical experience I would gain by completing a phlebotomy program (and hopefully getting a job as a phlebotomist afterwards) be worth overloading my schedule, which already includes organic chemistry, physics (calc based), research, and biology? This would put me at 21 credits. I'd also be working part-time (12-15 hrs/wk) and volunteering at a hospital 8 hrs/wk (but could possibly cut those hours down to 4 hrs/wk for a quarter or two while I complete the program).

I can provide more information as needed, but I didn't want the post to be too long. I appreciate any and all feedback.

Thank you!

 

[mvenus929]

Only you can say whether it's worth it or not with a schedule like that. Have you done research before? How much time does that take? Is this your hardest term so far? How have you faired in the past? Check with whoever hires phlebotomists and see if there is any sort of on-the-job training, or whether they prefer those with certification.

 

[CharmanderMD]

I have a job as an inpatient phleb and it's amazing in terms of experience. You get to interact with patients, respond to codes, see different procedures done by doctors and nurses. That being said, though, I got this job with no prior experience and no certification. Unless your state requires certification I don't think it'd be worth it.

 

[prettyNURSEtoMD]

I have a job as an inpatient phleb and it's amazing in terms of experience. You get to interact with patients, respond to codes, see different procedures done by doctors and nurses. That being said, though, I got this job with no prior experience and no certification. Unless your state requires certification I don't think it'd be worth it.

You respond to codes? In what sense? What is your role in that situation? And I also agree some states don't require certification and can allow you to do on the job training.

 

[CharmanderMD]

You respond to codes? In what sense? What is your role in that situation? And I also agree some states don't require certification and can allow you to do on the job training.

We are on standby to draw blood as soon as the patient is stabilized. Also just an extra set of hands to grab equipment people need.

 

[Meridius]

Thank you for your replies! I live in a state where certification isn't required, so on-the-job training is possible and I've seen a few listing for jobs that could provide training if needed. However, in these situations, would it be more likely that I would get hired without certification or with it?

 

[prettyNURSEtoMD]

We are on standby to draw blood as soon as the patient is stabilized. Also just an extra set of hands to grab equipment people need.

Well that's interesting.

 

[prettyNURSEtoMD]

Thank you for your replies! I live in a state where certification isn't required, so on-the-job training is possible and I've seen a few listing for jobs that could provide training if needed. However, in these situations, would it be more likely that I would get hired without certification or with it?

Phlebotomy (strictly) would be more than likely hired with a certificate unless you know somebody on the inside. As far as a PCT who was basically a CNA and phlebotomist not so much. That's what I did.