Phlebotomists held about 112,700 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most phlebotomists were as follows:
Hospitals; state, local, and private
38%
Medical and diagnostic laboratories
28
Other ambulatory healthcare services
18
Offices of physicians
9
Phlebotomists work mainly in hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors' offices. Phlebotomists who collect blood donations sometimes travel to different offices and sites in order to set up mobile donation centers.
Work Schedules
Most phlebotomists work full time. Some phlebotomists, particularly those who work in hospitals and labs, may need to work nights, weekends, and holidays.