What are the prospects for a career as a phlebotomist?
Employment of all clinical laboratory workers (including phlebotomists) is projected to grow faster than average for all professions, increasing 14% from 2006 to 2016 (1). Continued growth and construction of new hospitals and healthcare facilities will drive job growth. Job prospects are expected to be excellent because there are more job openings than applicants. Job openings will also stem from the need to replace phlebotomists that retire, transfer, or leave the field for other reasons.