Phlebotomist Jobs in Dallas, TX
Phlebotomists in Dallas draw blood everywhere from Quest Diagnostics patient centers on Gaston Ave and Walnut Hill Ln to the inpatient floors of the Southwestern Medical District. Most starting jobs pay $18 to $19 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get trained.
Current phlebotomist Openings in Dallas, TX
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Phlebotomist Work in Dallas
Dallas has three kinds of phlebotomy employer, and each runs a different day. Reference labs staff patient service centers across the city, from downtown on N Pearl St to Ledbetter Dr in southern Dallas and Garland Rd in East Dallas, plus territory roles that drive to nursing homes and clinics. Hospitals run inpatient draw teams on evening and overnight shifts so morning labs are ready when physicians round, and the biggest of those teams work along Harry Hines Blvd in the Medical District. The third employer is the blood bank: Carter BloodCare collects at fixed donor centers such as its Baylor Donor Center on Gaston Ave in Old East Dallas and at mobile drives across the metro.
Texas sets no state license or minimum wage above the federal floor for this work, so pay and hiring standards are set by employers competing for the same people. That is why many Dallas employers will train a reliable new hire and why certified phlebotomists with hospital experience move up quickly.
Top Dallas Employers Hiring Phlebotomists
These Dallas employers are hiring or recruiting phlebotomists now:
- Quest Diagnostics - the national lab posts Phlebotomist I and II roles at Dallas patient service centers on Gaston Ave, Walnut Hill Ln, Webb Chapel Rd, Ledbetter Dr, Garland Rd and N Pearl St, plus territory routes.
- UT Southwestern Medical Center - the academic medical center hires inpatient phlebotomists for evening and overnight shifts in the Medical District.
- Carter BloodCare - the regional blood bank hires donor center and mobile phlebotomists, with starting pay posted at $18.48 an hour and hands-on training.
Phlebotomist Salaries in Dallas
- Entry level: about $18 to $19 per hour for new phlebotomists and recent program graduates.
- Experienced: roughly $20 to $23 per hour with a year or more of draws, hospital or pediatric work, or territory routes.
- Senior and lead: $24 to $27 per hour for lead phlebotomists, specialty collections and top-paying hospital roles.
These are estimates built from federal wage data for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro, where the median phlebotomist earns about $22 an hour, and from employer postings. National certification, evening and night shift differentials, bilingual English and Spanish skills, and mileage on territory routes all move pay up.
How to Become a Phlebotomist in Dallas
Texas does not license phlebotomists, so there is no state exam or registration to pass. Employers set the bar instead: a high school diploma or GED is the usual minimum, and most prefer a completed phlebotomy program and a national certification such as the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician credential. Dallas College offers a Phlebotomy Technician certificate at its El Centro campus downtown, about 4 months full time at an estimated $3,240 in-county, and a shorter National Phlebotomy Technician option of about 2 months for $1,800. Graduates are eligible to sit for the ASCP certification exam. Some employers, including Carter BloodCare, train new hires on the job.
What the Job Involves
Phlebotomists confirm each patient's identity, choose the right tubes for the ordered tests, and collect blood by venipuncture or fingerstick. They label and log every specimen, spin or package samples for transport, and keep the draw station stocked and clean. In a hospital the day includes early-morning rounds to every unit; at a donor center it means screening donors, running collection equipment and watching for reactions.
Skills Employers Look For
- Steady venipuncture technique on adults, children and hard draws
- Accurate patient identification and specimen labeling
- Calm, friendly manner with nervous patients and donors
- Infection control and safe sharps handling
- Basic computer and lab information system entry
- Bilingual English and Spanish, a plus at many Dallas sites
Career Path and Advancement
Many Dallas phlebotomists start at a patient service center or donor center, then move to a hospital draw team for higher pay and shift differentials. From there the ladder runs to lead phlebotomist, specimen processor and lab assistant. Others use the job as a first step into longer programs, such as the Medical Laboratory Technology associate degree at Dallas College El Centro or nursing school, while keeping a paycheck in the Medical District.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a phlebotomist in Dallas?
No. Texas does not issue a state phlebotomy license. Employers decide what they require, and most prefer a completed training program and a national certification such as ASCP Phlebotomy Technician.
How much do phlebotomists make in Dallas?
Most new phlebotomists start around $18 to $19 an hour, and the metro median is about $22 an hour. Leads and experienced hospital phlebotomists can reach $24 to $27 an hour.
How long does phlebotomy training take in Dallas?
Dallas College's Phlebotomy Technician certificate takes about 4 months full time, and its National Phlebotomy Technician option takes about 2 months. Some employers train new hires on the job instead.
What shifts do Dallas phlebotomists work?
Patient service centers mostly run weekday daytime hours. Hospital draw teams in the Medical District post evening and overnight shifts, such as 1:30 PM to 10 PM or 10 PM to 6:30 AM, and donor centers and mobile drives often include evenings and weekends.
Can I become a phlebotomist without experience?
Yes. Many Dallas postings ask only for a high school diploma or GED and prefer program completion. Blood banks such as Carter BloodCare offer hands-on training for new hires, which makes them a common first job.
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