Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Medical training: Medical assistant or paramedic training preferred. Phlebotomy certification preferred (Required in California, Nevada, and Washington). Work Experience: Minimum of 6 months experience. One(+) years phlebotomy experience preferred. Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred. Keyboard/data entry experience a must. Prepare blood and blood components Collect blood samples from patients Collect blood specimens by venipuncture or capillary puncture Drawing blood and other specimens from patients