Monday, July 23, 2007

Once You've Trained as a Phlebotomy Tech...

As a well trained phlebotomy technician you may consider an opportunity to use your skills as a medical research assistant. With your knowledge of and ability to draw blood, your professional understanding of how to properly label and process collected blood samples, and your being well versed in the requirements for working in a laboratory setting, you could open up more career opportunities for yourself by applying for work as a medical research assistant.

Some of the duties associated with the job of a medical research assistant include: assisting with and supporting on going experiments, general laboratory maintenance, and a willingness to be a team player by demonstrating your abilities to pay close attention to any and all instructions while utilizing your excellent communication skills.

The healthcare industry in one of the fastest growing industries in the United States and in New York City, some of the larger hospitals, where there is a growing demand for medical research assistants include: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital .

To find out more about additional career opportunities for the well trained phlebotomy technician, visit the Manhattan Institute website or call 212-564-1234.