Phlebotomy Schools in Vermont

Future Vermont phlebotomists can be assured that they will have a rewarding career with the excellent job outlook provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS indicates that there will be a 17 percent or "much faster than average" job growth in the field. There will be nearly 29,000 new job openings in phlebotomy over the next several years. There are likely to be many openings within the State of Vermont. 

How Can I Find the Best Phlebotomy Training Near Me?

It is important that when prospective phlebotomy students search for phlebotomy programs to make sure that the program offers training that prepares them to sit for the state exam. The University of Vermont Medical Center has a partnership with the Northwest Technical Center in St. Albans, Vermont for the development of a training and certification program for phlebotomists.

The Northwest Technical Center has been approved by the National Healthcare Association to offer the certification program. The 24-week program consists of 84 classroom hours, 10 clinical hours that are performed at local clinics and hospitals, and the completion of the basic venipuncture requirements “as stated by the National Healthcare Association." Students will sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam

The University of Vermont points out that "Phlebotomists are always in high demand," and that upon completion of the training and certification, students will be given the opportunity to interview for available positions at the University of Vermont Medical Center.

What is the Phlebotomy Certification/Licensing Process in Vermont?

Vermont is one of many states that does not require state licensure to become a phlebotomist. There is probably little likelihood of being hired without a passing score on the phlebotomy examination.

It is also worthy of noting that O*NET online indicates that of all phlebotomists surveyed that responded, 45 percent of them had completed a post-secondary certificate program in phlebotomy. There were only 32 percent of respondents working in the field without the phlebotomy certification. So, clearly, finding a phlebotomy training program that offers the opportunity to sit for the exam is important in order to have the best chances of having the best job and rewarding career. 

Where Can I Find a Job as a Phlebotomist in Vermont?

Vermont has many opportunities for future phlebotomists to find jobs, including career positions. There are a variety of locations where phlebotomists work, including:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Physician's offices
• Long-term care facilities
• Outpatient care facilities

Some other areas where phlebotomists in Vermont may find work include blood donation laboratories, traveling mobile blood donation or testing sites.

What Is the Salary for a Phlebotomist in Vermont? 

The median annual salary according to the BLS for phlebotomists is $36,320. That salary amount may vary in different states and even in different areas within the same state.

One example of how salary may vary within the same state is evident in reports that state the median salary for phlebotomists as $34,289, whereas some phlebotomists make as much as $38,299 a year. Considering the differences within the state, a phlebotomist in Barnet, Vermont can expect to make approximately $34,741, while the average annual salary in Burlington, Vermont is 35,061 per year. The median annual salary for phlebotomists in Underhill is $34,997, while the median salary for phlebotomists in East Thetford is $36,496. So it does pay to search for the salary for the particular location where you want to work, as well as the particular healthcare facility. 

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