Phlebotomist Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Phlebotomists in Atlanta draw blood for hospital labs on Clifton Road and Peachtree Road and for patient service centers across the city, and federal data puts the metro median near $23.73 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get trained.
Current phlebotomist Openings in Atlanta, GA
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Phlebotomist Work in Atlanta
Hospital phlebotomy in Atlanta is concentrated in a few places. Emory University Hospital on Clifton Road in Druid Hills runs its own phlebotomy team, and Piedmont Atlanta Hospital on Peachtree Road combines blood draws with specimen processing in its lab assistant roles. Northside Hospital hires lab assistants who handle phlebotomy and specimen collection across its Atlanta network, anchored on Pill Hill in Sandy Springs.
Outside the hospitals, Quest Diagnostics staffs patient service centers such as its Cascade Road location in southwest Atlanta, and runs its regional lab off Montreal Circle in Tucker, just outside the Perimeter. Hospital roles often include early mornings for inpatient draws, while patient service centers keep weekday business hours, so you can pick the schedule that fits.
Top Atlanta Employers Hiring Phlebotomists
These Atlanta employers have posted phlebotomy roles on their own career sites:
- Emory Healthcare - hires full-time phlebotomy techs for the Emory University Hospital lab, with a phlebotomy certificate preferred but not required.
- Quest Diagnostics - the national lab company hires phlebotomists for patient service centers, including Cascade Road SW.
- Piedmont Healthcare - Piedmont Atlanta Hospital hires lab assistant and phlebotomist roles with no prior experience required.
- Northside Hospital - hires lab tech assistants and laboratory assistants who perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Phlebotomist Salaries in Atlanta
- Entry level: about $17 to $20 an hour for new phlebotomists and lab assistants.
- Experienced: roughly $21 to $25 an hour with two or more years and a national certification.
- Senior and lead: $26 to $28 an hour or more for float, lead and site coordinator roles.
These are estimates. Federal wage data for the Atlanta metro runs from $17.44 an hour at the 10th percentile to $27.74 at the 90th, and Emory posts a $18.90 minimum and a $22.47 midpoint for its hospital phlebotomy techs. Certification, hospital versus outpatient setting, float duty across multiple sites and early-morning or weekend shifts are what move pay.
How to Become a Phlebotomist in Atlanta
Most Atlanta employers ask for a high school diploma or GED, and some, including Piedmont, will hire with no experience. Georgia does not issue a phlebotomy license, so the state sets no exam for the job; employers set the bar, and many prefer national certification such as Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA) or Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP). Locally, Atlanta Technical College on Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta lists Phlebotomy among its healthcare programs, a common first step for students who want a credential before applying.
What the Job Involves
Phlebotomists collect blood and other specimens for testing. A typical shift means verifying patient identity, drawing blood by venipuncture or finger stick, labeling tubes correctly, processing and centrifuging samples, entering orders into the lab system, and calming nervous patients. Hospital phlebotomists also make inpatient rounds on the floors, while patient service center staff handle a steady line of walk-in and scheduled draws.
Skills Employers Look For
- Clean, confident venipuncture on adults, children and difficult veins
- Accurate patient identification and specimen labeling
- Specimen processing and centrifuge use
- Customer service and a calm bedside manner
- Basic computer skills and typing for order entry
- Knowledge of infection control and safety rules
Career Path and Advancement
Phlebotomy is one of the fastest ways into Atlanta healthcare, and it often leads further. Many phlebotomists move to lead or float roles, then into lab assistant and specimen processing work, and some go back to school to become medical laboratory technicians; Piedmont's pathology lab tech assistant role even accepts enrollment in an MLT program in place of experience. Others use their patient care hours to move into medical assistant or nursing programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a phlebotomist in Georgia?
No. Georgia does not license phlebotomists, so no state exam is required. Many Atlanta employers prefer or require national certification, such as the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician or the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician credential, and some will hire and train you without one.
How much do phlebotomists make in Atlanta?
New phlebotomists generally start around $17 to $20 an hour, and experienced, certified phlebotomists earn about $21 to $25. Lead and float roles can reach $28 an hour or more.
Can I get a phlebotomy job in Atlanta with no experience?
Yes. Piedmont Atlanta Hospital has posted lab assistant and phlebotomist roles that require only a high school diploma or GED, with prior phlebotomy experience and certification listed as preferred. Completing a training program first still makes you more competitive.
Where can I train as a phlebotomist in Atlanta?
Atlanta Technical College on Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta lists Phlebotomy among its healthcare programs. Check the national certification you plan to take, since NHA and ASCP each set their own training and draw requirements.
What hours do phlebotomists work in Atlanta?
Hospital phlebotomy runs on early starts; Emory University Hospital's full-time phlebotomy shift, for example, runs 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and hospitals also staff evenings and weekends. Patient service centers, like Quest's locations, usually keep weekday daytime hours.
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