# Phlebotomists

> Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 31-9097.00
- **Summary:** Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.

## Aliases

- Lab Liaison Technician
- Mobile Examiner
- Phlebotomist
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Patient Service Technician (PST)
- Registered Phlebotomist
- Certified Phlebotomist
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Clinical Phlebotomist
- Collections Technician
- Laboratory Phlebotomist
- Long Term Care Phlebotomist

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.i |
| Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.al |
| Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.au |
| Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. | Core | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.a |
| Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.al |
| Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.au |
| Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis. | Core | 4.A.4.a.2.d |
| Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions. | Supplemental | 4.A.4.a.5.c |
| Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer. | Core | 4.A.3.b.6.k |
| Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis. | Core | 4.A.2.a.2.c |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Confirm the identities of patients by verifying their personal information. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | 4.A.3.a.2.al |
| Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. | 4.A.3.a.1.e |
| Compile data or documentation. | 4.A.2.a.2.c |
| Prepare official health documents or records. | 4.A.3.b.6.f |
| Explain technical medical information to patients. | 4.A.4.a.1.e |
| Prepare biological specimens for laboratory analysis. | 4.A.3.a.2.au |
| Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis. | 4.A.3.a.2.au |
| Clean medical equipment. | 4.A.3.a.1.i |
| Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. | 4.A.3.a.2.k |
| Give medications or immunizations. | 4.A.4.a.5.c |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | 4.A.3.b.4.f |
| Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health. | 4.A.1.b.2.a |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility. | 4.A.2.a.1.a |
| Maintain medical records. | 4.A.3.b.6.k |
| Monitor patients to detect health problems. | 4.A.1.a.2.e |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | 4.A.4.a.2.d |
| Communicate test or assessment results to medical professionals. | 4.A.4.a.2.d |
| Feed patients. | 4.A.4.a.5.i |
| Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel. | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Transport biological or other medical materials. | 4.A.3.a.1.j |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.57 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.88 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.77 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.75 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.62 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3.5 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.5 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 3.5 |
| Administrative | knowledge | 3.43 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.41 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.38 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.25 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 3.18 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.14 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.12 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | knowledge | 3.09 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3 |
| Instructing | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3 |
| Administration and Management | knowledge | 2.95 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 2.95 |
| Biology | knowledge | 2.9 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Medical Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Donor management system software | Medical software | no | no |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software | no | no |
| Iatric Systems MobiLab | Medical software | no | no |
| Laboratory information system LIS | Medical software | no | no |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software | no | no |
| MEDITECH Blood Bank | Medical software | no | no |
| MEDITECH Laboratory and Microbiology | Medical software | no | no |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.82 |
| Contact With Others | 4.82 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 4.82 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.81 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.68 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.59 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 4.5 |
| Consequence of Error | 4.48 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 4.45 |
| Time Pressure | 4.45 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.36 |
| E-Mail | 4.27 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.27 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.27 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.27 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 4.23 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 4.14 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 4.14 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.09 |
| Physical Proximity | 4.05 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 4 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.86 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.82 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.82 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 3.73 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 3.73 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.64 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.32 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.32 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.32 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 3.23 |
| Level of Competition | 3.14 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 3.05 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.86 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.86 |
| Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | 2.77 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 2.68 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 2.5 |
| Public Speaking | 2.45 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.33 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 45.45 |
| High School Diploma | 31.82 |
| Some College Courses | 13.64 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 4.55 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 4.55 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Health Care Service | specific_interest_area | 5.73 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 5.44 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 5.42 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 4.69 |
| Dependability | work_style | 4 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 3.6 |
| Medical Science | specific_interest_area | 3.28 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 3 |
| Life Science | specific_interest_area | 2.97 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 2.32 |
| Teaching/Education | specific_interest_area | 2.28 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 2.19 |
| Integrity | work_style | 2.1 |
| Stress Tolerance | work_style | 1.99 |
| Office Work | specific_interest_area | 1.98 |
| Cooperation | work_style | 1.95 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29-2012.00 | role-29-2012-00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 29-2011.00 | role-29-2011-00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Primary-Short |
| 29-2031.00 | role-29-2031-00 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 29-2011.04 | role-29-2011-04 | Histotechnologists | Primary-Short |
| 31-9092.00 | role-31-9092-00 | Medical Assistants | Primary-Short |
| 29-2043.00 | role-29-2043-00 | Paramedics | Primary-Long |
| 29-2055.00 | role-29-2055-00 | Surgical Technologists | Primary-Long |
| 29-9093.00 | role-29-9093-00 | Surgical Assistants | Primary-Long |
| 29-2042.00 | role-29-2042-00 | Emergency Medical Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 29-2012.01 | role-29-2012-01 | Histology Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 29-2099.01 | role-29-2099-01 | Neurodiagnostic Technologists | Supplemental |
| 29-2032.00 | role-29-2032-00 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Healthcare & Human Services | healthcare-human-services |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Postsecondary nondegree award

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | health-professions-and-related-programs |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 43660
- **Mean Wage:** 44390
- **Pct10Wage:** 34860
- **Pct25Wage:** 37540
- **Pct75Wage:** 48170
- **Pct90Wage:** 57750
- **Employment:** 138880
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 132900 | 43660 | 6.39 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 2870 | 44450 | 0.35 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 2590 | 44570 | 1.08 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 1250 | 38290 | 0.13 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 610 | 42510 | 0.05 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 290 | 62180 | 0.11 |
| 541380 | 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | National industry | 250 | 42490 | 1.63 |
| 42 | 42 | Wholesale Trade | Sector | 230 | 38240 | 0.04 |
| 621420 | 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | National industry | 100 | 41310 | 0.36 |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 50 | 48780 |  |
| 621310 | 621310 | Offices of Chiropractors | National industry | 40 | 39790 |  |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 30 | 35280 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 132900 | 6.39 |
| 541380 | 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | National industry | 250 | 1.63 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 2590 | 1.08 |
| 621420 | 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers | National industry | 100 | 0.36 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 2870 | 0.35 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 1250 | 0.13 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 290 | 0.11 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 610 | 0.05 |
- **Count:** 14

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.2778475 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.3278724 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.2526035 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 24
- **Percentile:** 22
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 41 | felten_aioe |
| 27 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 3 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.2778475 | 41 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.21951219512195122 | 27 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.022273176119386333 | 3 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.14634146341463417
- **Beta:** 0.18292682926829268
- **Gamma:** 0.21951219512195122

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis. | 0.004827266041929427 | 4.41 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 5.6
- **Growth Percentile:** 78
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 18.4
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 76
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 139.7
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 147.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 23
- **Skills:** 35
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 14
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** 142561b8a4804925