Free phlebotomist job description template
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Phlebotomist
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Phlebotomist who draws blood from patients or donors and prepares samples for testing, calmly and accurately. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Draw blood from patients or blood donors
- Explain the work to help relax patients who feel nervous
- Verify a patient's or donor's identity
- Label the collected blood for testing or processing
- Enter sample information into a database
- Assemble, maintain and dispose of medical instruments such as needles and test tubes
- Keep work areas and equipment clean and sanitary
What you need
- Phlebotomy training program completed
- Phlebotomy certification [if you prefer or your state requires]
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Steady hands and a calm manner
Nice to have
- Experience drawing blood in a [clinic or lab]
- Spanish or other language skills
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Hypothetical example for Summit Diagnostics, a small independent lab.
Summit Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist for our patient service center (Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). You'll draw, label and log specimens and keep the draw station clean. Certification and BLS are required.
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What a phlebotomist does
A phlebotomist draws blood from patients or donors and prepares samples for testing, calmly and accurately. Typical duties include:
- Draw blood from patients or blood donors
- Explain the work to help relax patients who feel nervous
- Verify a patient's or donor's identity
- Label the collected blood for testing or processing
- Enter sample information into a database
- Assemble, maintain and dispose of medical instruments such as needles and test tubes
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says some employers prefer phlebotomists who have earned professional certification, and phlebotomists may also need Basic Life Support certification.
Training: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Phlebotomists.
How much does a phlebotomist make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
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Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
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- Checked for your state’s rules
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- Everything in the $30 job description
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- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
Is a phlebotomy certification required?
Employers set their own rules, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics says some prefer certification. Check your state's rules, then decide whether to require it or prefer it.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.