Part of our job at the Institute for Business and Technology here in San Jose is to help students achieve their goal of a career in the medical field! Our lab assistant, EKG/Phlebotomy program is among our most popular career training programs, because it prepares students for Allied Health Careers in as little as 9 months! However, fast-tracked, hands-on training for employment in the healthcare arena isn’t the only reason students choose to study EKG/Phlebotomy at IBT.
To find out why students pursue careers as lab assistants, EKG technicians and phlebotomists we decided to ask our students, and practicing professionals why they chose these career paths and share this information with you!
These are the top 5 responses we got!
- I love to help people.
- Working in the medical field gives me the flexibility I require as a busy parent. I can work days, nights, weekends, and both short and long shifts that work for my family.
- Good pay and benefits make doing the job I love a no brainer.
- Getting certified as a lab assistant, EKG tech, and phlebotomist is much faster than going to medical school, and I get to work in the medical field.
- I get to work with people from many different backgrounds.
Why are you studying to become a lab assistant, EKG technician/ phlebotomist at IBT? We would love to hear from you too! Comment below, and like us on Facebook and tell us how a career in Allied Health helps you achieve your goals and make a difference in people’s lives!
While you’re at it, meet Yashira: http://goo.gl/isnl9b Yashira is a phlebotomist at a children’s hospital who loves her job because she gets to:
- Help children.
- Work in a challenging environment.
- Comfort patients and their families.
A career in the medical field requires hard work – as many of our students can attest to – but it’s also rewarding – as many of our graduates can also attest to! Learn more about enrolling at IBT to become a lab assistant, EKG/Phlebotomist by calling our admissions department or stopping by our campus in Santa Clara, California.
