One problem that many phlebotomy technicians have these days is that they tend to get bored in their job. True enough, phlebotomy is a challenging medical degree in the beginning, but plucking a finger or puncturing with a needle all day for about a hundred or so patients can become tiresome. Phlebotomy sure does get to your nerves in all meanings of the word. The question is how can you look at your career and have renewed enthusiasm about your work?
First, you have to differentiate a vocational course from a degree. A degree can be a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree or PhD. The education for these careers unquestionably takes time. You may already know of the difference between them, but it is always helpful to have a little review. A vocational degree is one that is practical, preferably something that only lasts weeks to months. The shortest vocational training programs out there require you to study for only four weeks. That’s a great leap from a four-year course or a more overwhelming ten-year medical course. Speaking of medical courses, what if your preference lies in medicine and helping people? It’s easy to think that since you’re stuck with a vocational option, you won’t be able to pursue a higher dream.
Phlebotomy is just a stepping-stone for most people. In fact, almost all phlebotomy technicians in the United States take this degree as their pre-med. Some schools do allow vocational training as a pre-med qualification. Keep in mind that this system will vary depending on the state where you live. It is best to undertake some research about the state medical school requirements for pursuing higher education. However, if you are coming from a phlebotomy vocation, chances are high that you will be able to enroll for a higher medical degree once you are ready in terms of finances and state of mind.
For the moment, it is best to see your career in a good light. Phlebotomy is an exciting job, however, with excitement comes exhaustion. At times you will have to work very long and late hours as well as enforced overtime. The salary is rewarding though, so it’s safe to say that the effort is worth it.
There is an uptrend in the number of phlebotomy students these days. There is also an increase in the number of hospitals needing phlebotomy technicians, and these numbers are increasing daily. That being said, it’s really hard to get an approximate count that will remain concurrent for a longer period of time. Studies from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reveal that this uptrend will continue in the coming years.
The study itself was conducted for a ten-year timeframe, starting from 2008 to 2018. It is now almost half that timeframe and the industry is still showing an indication for further uptrends. If you are thinking about taking a medical career in the future, then phlebotomy is definitely for you. If you are bored of your job, then see it in a whole new perspective. There is more to phlebotomy than drawing blood with needles. If you dream of a better future, then by all means strive for a higher medical degree using the experience you obtained from this vocation.
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