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Phlebotomy - summer job for med student?

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  • 18-01-2014 1:27pm
    #1
    A Neurotic
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    A few doctors have told me that they managed to get summer jobs in phlebotomy while in college. I've googled around but can't find anything on how one would find such a job.

    Anyone have any experience/info on this? I imagine the recruitment freeze has changed the landscape, but thought I'd ask here before getting in touch with HR departments and possibly looking stupid. Thanks.


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    #2
    nomoreexams
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    I've been looking into it too. Seemingly the phlebotomy jobs in hospitals are rare. I got the bums rush when I rang asking. There's a small bit of agency work but it's usually midweek hours when I'd be in college :(


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    Abby19
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    I asked some phlebotomy depts and dropped in CVs. It didn't sound promising initially and I never got a reply. People who leave aren't replaced. Hiring freeze in place. SJH instituted an online appointment system just before Christmas for phlebotomy where you previously could call in with GP referral. And I heard Blanchardstown last year had a 4-5 week waiting list for GP bloods as a phlebotomist left and wasn't replaced.


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