The phlebotomist is an integral member of the laboratory technical and scientific team. Employment Outlook Employment opportunities for phlebotomists are widespread. The growth is driven by the increased medical needs of an aging population and more diagnostic testing. Locally, the labor market is growing, primarily because of the increase in home health care services and employment opportunities for phlebotomists with contract laboratory organizations. The national average starting salary is S16.000 a year.
Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.
Uniforms are required while at a clinical affiliate site. Official high school transcript showing date of graduation or GED certificate must be submitted to the coordinator prior to completion of the program. The student may complete the program in any two consecutive semesters. Students may opt to complete their clinical rotation at any time within one year of completing PHB-110. Hines VA Hospital, Maywood Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park Northern Illinois Clinical Laboratories, several locations in northern Illinois Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights St. Francis Hospital, Blue Island St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet South Suburban Hospital.