3 phlebotomy jobs in District of Columbia you can get with no experience

How people get started

1. Check your state first

   California, Louisiana and Washington require a state credential for most phlebotomists, and Nevada has its own rules for laboratory assistants. Elsewhere, employers usually decide.

2. Get certified, or start where they train you

   Most hospital and lab jobs ask for a national certification. Plasma and blood donor centers often hire without one and train you.

3. Apply to Phlebotomist I and donor center jobs

   These are the usual first jobs. Our certifications guide shows what open jobs ask for.

Entry-level jobs