Phlebotomist Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
Phlebotomists in Colorado Springs draw blood for Quest Diagnostics patient service centers, UCHealth hospitals, Children's Hospital Colorado on Briargate Parkway and plasma centers, with experienced Quest roles posted at $21.75 to $24.90 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get trained.
Current phlebotomist Openings in Colorado Springs, CO
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Phlebotomist Work in Colorado Springs
Blood draw work in the Springs splits into three settings. Quest Diagnostics runs patient service centers across the city, including sites on Tutt Boulevard on the east side and East Fillmore Street, plus a float territory role that covers several centers from its South Union Boulevard base. UCHealth hires phlebotomists for its Colorado Springs hospital labs, and Children's Hospital Colorado runs an outpatient lab at its Briargate campus. Plasma centers such as BioLife add donor-floor phlebotomy jobs that train newcomers.
What sets the local market apart is that Colorado does not license phlebotomists, so employers decide what credential they want. Entry roles may hire people with a training certificate and no experience, while Quest's posted Phlebotomist II jobs ask for three years of draws, including pediatric and geriatric patients. Colorado's pay-transparency law means every one of those postings shows its pay range.
Top Colorado Springs Employers Hiring Phlebotomists
These Colorado Springs employers are hiring for phlebotomy and specimen collection:
- Quest Diagnostics - the national lab posts full-time Phlebotomist II jobs at Colorado Springs patient service centers, plus a float territory role at $24.00 to $26.75 an hour with mileage.
- UCHealth - the Memorial Hospital system hires Phlebotomist I staff for its Colorado Springs hospital labs.
- Children's Hospital Colorado - staffs an outpatient lab phlebotomy team at its Briargate campus, led by a phlebotomy site supervisor.
- BioLife Plasma Services - the plasma collection company hires entry-level phlebotomists and plasma center technicians in Colorado Springs.
Phlebotomist Salaries in Colorado Springs
- Entry level: hospital Phlebotomist I and plasma center trainee roles; Colorado law requires each posting to show its range, so compare the cards above.
- Experienced: about $21.75 to $24.90 an hour for phlebotomists with around three years of draws, based on Quest's posted Phlebotomist II range, and $24.00 to $26.75 for float territory roles.
- Senior: about $29.76 to $44.64 an hour for a phlebotomy site supervisor, as posted by Children's Hospital Colorado for its Briargate lab.
These are estimates from posted ranges and will vary by employer and setting. Float roles that cover several sites pay more and add mileage, and a national phlebotomy certification or pediatric draw experience moves an offer up. Quest also lists medical assistant or paramedic training as a plus.
How to Become a Phlebotomist in Colorado Springs
Colorado has no state phlebotomy license, so there is no board to apply to; most employers want a high school diploma or GED and either a training certificate or on-the-job experience. Pikes Peak State College offers a Phlebotomy certificate at its CHES campus on Cypress Semi Drive that can be finished in one semester and qualifies you for the National Registry exam for Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT). Applications usually open in September for the spring class and in January or February for the fall class. Supervisor roles, such as the one Children's posted, ask for PBT (ASCP) certification.
What the Job Involves
Phlebotomists verify each patient's identity and orders, draw blood by venipuncture or fingerstick, and collect other specimens such as urine for drug screens. They label, spin and package samples for the lab, enter registration and billing details, and keep the draw station clean and stocked. Hard sticks, children and anxious patients are part of every shift.
Skills Employers Look For
- Clean, confident venipuncture and capillary draws
- Pediatric and geriatric collection experience
- Careful patient identification and specimen labeling
- Data entry for orders, registration and billing
- A calm, friendly manner with nervous patients
- Reliable transportation for float and territory roles
Career Path and Advancement
A common Colorado Springs path starts with the Pikes Peak State College certificate or a plasma center trainee job, then moves to a Quest patient service center or a hospital lab after a year or two of draws. From there phlebotomists step up to float or territory roles, lead phlebotomist and site supervisor. Many use phlebotomy as a first step toward medical assisting, nursing or a medical laboratory career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a phlebotomist in Colorado?
No. Colorado does not issue a phlebotomy license. Employers set their own requirements, and many prefer a national certification such as the National Registry RPT or PBT (ASCP), especially for experienced and supervisor roles.
How much do phlebotomists make in Colorado Springs?
Quest Diagnostics posts its Colorado Springs Phlebotomist II jobs at $21.75 to $24.90 an hour and its float territory role at $24.00 to $26.75. Supervisor pay runs higher, with Children's Hospital Colorado posting $29.76 to $44.64 for its Briargate site.
How long does phlebotomy training take in Colorado Springs?
The Phlebotomy certificate at Pikes Peak State College can be completed in one semester at the CHES campus. Finishing the required courses qualifies you to sit for the National Registry RPT exam.
Can I get a phlebotomy job with no experience?
Yes, but start with entry roles. Plasma centers such as BioLife hire entry-level phlebotomists, and hospital Phlebotomist I jobs are aimed at newer staff, while Quest's Phlebotomist II postings ask for three years of experience.
What are the hours for phlebotomists in Colorado Springs?
Quest's patient service center jobs run Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with rotating Saturdays. Float roles travel between sites on short notice, and hospital lab schedules vary by unit, so check the shift on each card.
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