How to Make an Effective Phlebotomist Resume in 3 Steps

1. Add Technical Skills to Your Resume

Phlebotomists are responsible for drawing blood from patients for tests, taking blood donations, and more. Read the phlebotomist job description and add some of the duties to your resume. These tasks include:

• Drawing blood samples
• Collecting blood and bodily fluids
• Venipuncture and capillary draws
• Maintaining medical records
• Labeling samples
• Following safety guidelines
• Working with healthcare professionals
• These are key skills to include when making a phlebotomist resume.

Tip: Don’t just list tasks. Highlight how your work supports patient care and lab accuracy. Use keywords from the job description to match what employers and applicant tracking systems are looking for.

2. Add Soft Skills to Your Resume

Including soft skills is important when making a phlebotomy resume. This lets employers know you can help patients feel comfortable and work within a team. Add these skills to your resume:

• Attention to detail: Make sure that the blood collection process is accurate.
• People skills: Interacting with patients calmly and professionally
• Strong Communication Skills: Talking with patients to help them understand medical terms
• Time Management: Performing tasks efficiently and timely
• Ability to work in a team: Work environment involves collaborating with nurses, doctors, and clinical laboratory workers.

Potential employers look for these people skills when interviewing entry-level phlebotomists.

3. Personalize Your Resume

While making a phlebotomist resume, include your contact information, years of experience, education, and certifications:

• Contact Information: Make it easy for the hiring manager to call, text, or email you. Add this to the top of your resume.
• Education: List your high school diploma and coursework, including phlebotomy training programs.
• Certification: Highlight your Registered Phlebotomy Technician certification.
• Work Experience: Include duties related to phlebotomy, like drawing blood and handling samples.
• Volunteer Work: Volunteer experience shows your commitment to patient care.
• LinkedIn: Provide a link to your profile.

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Tip: List your certification (or “In Progress” status) near the top, along with any externship experience. It shows employers you're building real-world skills that count.

Resume Checklist

• Keep it Short: Resumes should be one page long.
• Use Action Verbs: Use action verbs to start each bullet point.
• Proofread: Avoid Spelling and grammar errors.
• Stay Current: The field of phlebotomy is changing. Check out our online phlebotomy material to stay current.
• Review: Consider asking a friend or family member to review your resume.

Start the Job Search

Now that you know how to make a resume, you can start looking for phlebotomist jobs. Visit our career center for more resume help and job searching. Contact us with any questions on phlebotomy and let us know how we can help you in your search.

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