Phlebotomists

SOC Code: 31-9097

Phlebotomistss dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 75.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness.

AI-Proof Score: 75.1High
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Median Salary

$43,660

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Job Growth

5.6%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Speaking
  • Service Orientation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
  • Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
  • Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
  • Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
  • Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation
Phlebotomists — AI-Proof Careers