hey all! kinda reaching out to all current phlebotomists. I just finished my program, 4 nights a week for 6 weeks. just took my AMCA and passed. my teacher told me that it will take 2 weeks for my program to send me the proper things to the send to state to get my license, which then will take 4 weeks to get.
I want to get out of my current job ASAP. seriously counting down the days until I can apply to a phlebotomy job.
I’ve heard from many and just the general consensus that it’s difficult to get a job. but my overall questions are:
would you recommend applying at hospitals or clinics/centers like quest, lab core, etc.
what was your license process and how long did it take ?
what are the interviews like ?
is applying at a blood donation center a smart move?
over all just any advice or information about the process as a new comer.
i live in a small town with not too many options but i do plan on moving in the next couple years, but i’d like to get some experience under my belt before i try to move back to LA.
Anyways. thank you for anything you have to say. go in as full detail as you’d like i want to read it all!