Phlebotomist Resume Sample

By Jamie Thork, Monster contributor

Your phlebotomist resume is the lifeblood of your job search. To see how you can communicate your credentials and draw your resume to the top of the stack, view this sample resume for a phlebotomist that resume expert Kim Isaacs created below.

Before you start writing a phlebotomist resume objective, know that it's more common these days to see a career summary. We used bullet points to format the career highlights of this candidate, making it easy for an employer to read quickly.

In the below phlebotomist resume for hospital jobs, you'll notice how we called out the candidate's soft skills such as their ability to ease the stress of their patience and work collaboratively with teammates. These skills are every bit as crucial as your technical skills, so keep that in mind especially if you have to write an entry-level phlebotomist resume and don't have that much professional work experience.

Phlebotomist Resume Template

Greg Myers, CPT
Sometown, CA 93000
(555) 555-5555
gm@somedomain.com | LinkedIn URL

Certified Phlebotomist

  • CPT II certified by the State of California with more than a decade of experience within hospital and blood bank settings.
  • Skillful and precise in performing venipunctures and capillary punctures; collecting, preparing and storing blood samples; and verifying medical records. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, infection control procedures, quality assurance support and data entry and retrieval.
  • Possess excellent patient-relations skills – known for having a gentle touch and the ability to alleviate patient anxieties.

Key Competencies

  • Venipuncture & Capillary Puncture
  • Blood Collection & Handling Safety
  • Medical Records Review
  • Blood Specimen Storage
  • Patient & Donor Care
  • Quality Assurance & Controls

Professional Experience

Phlebotomist, ABC Hospital (Sometown, CA), 20xx to Present

  • Obtain blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  • Follow infection-control and safety procedures in carrying out daily phlebotomy functions.
  • Prepare blood-collecting equipment, draw blood, and safely store and transport samples.
  • Build trust and minimize patient discomfort during phlebotomy procedures while efficiently collecting blood specimens.
  • Work collaboratively with patients, healthcare providers and patient support departments to ensure a high quality of service.

Phlebotomist, DEF Organization (Sometown, CA), 20xx to 20xx

  • Performed phlebotomy functions within blood donor center as well as mobile blood-bank units.
  • Eased donors’ stress and made the experience as comfortable as possible, which attracted a steady stream of repeat donors.
  • Honored as a member of mobile team that collected 25,000+ units of lifesaving blood, setting a new record for DEF Organization.

Education & Credentials

Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Phlebotomy, XYZ University (Sometown, CA)

Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT), American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Licensed Phlebotomist, State of California

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)

You can also download the free phlebotomy resume template in Word.

Jobs for phlebotomists are projected to grow by 22% (or 28,800 jobs) in the next decade, which is much faster than average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median salary for a phlebotomist is $16.65 an hour and can reach upwards of $24.

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View all phlebotomist jobs and phlebotomy technician jobs on Monster, and once you've started applying, practice for your interview by reading through our sample interview questions and answers for phlebotomists.

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