Phlebotomist Jobs in Las Vegas, NV
Phlebotomists in Las Vegas draw blood at Quest Diagnostics patient service centers from Rainbow Blvd to West Lake Mead, and at hospital labs such as Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, where posted pay reaches $34 an hour. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get licensed in Nevada.
Current phlebotomist Openings in Las Vegas, NV
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Phlebotomist Work in Las Vegas
Blood draw work in the Valley splits between outpatient collection sites and hospital labs. Quest Diagnostics runs its Las Vegas laboratory on Burnham Ave and staffs patient service centers across town, with recent phlebotomist postings on South Rainbow Blvd, West Lake Mead Blvd, West Sahara Ave, South Durango Dr and North Tenaya Way, plus territory roles that rotate between sites. Hospital labs run around the clock: Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican posts phlebotomists for its Siena campus in Henderson and its Las Vegas campuses, and The Valley Health System hires phlebotomists for its physician practices.
What makes the job different in Las Vegas is the license. Nevada treats phlebotomists as laboratory assistants who must hold a state certificate and work under a licensed laboratory, so a national certificate alone does not get you on the floor. Employers here say so plainly on their postings, and hospital night and evening shifts pay a clear premium over daytime collection sites.
Top Las Vegas Employers Hiring Phlebotomists
These Las Vegas employers have posted phlebotomist roles on their own careers sites:
- Quest Diagnostics - the lab company hires Phlebotomist I, Phlebotomist II territory and site lead roles across its Las Vegas patient service centers, starting at $21.80 an hour.
- Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican - the hospital system hires phlebotomists for clinical laboratory services at its Henderson and Las Vegas campuses, posting $24.74 to $34.31 an hour.
- The Valley Health System - its Valley Health Physician Alliance hires phlebotomists with a year of specimen collection experience for its Las Vegas practices.
Phlebotomist Salaries in Las Vegas
- Entry level: about $18 to $22 an hour for newly licensed phlebotomists at outpatient collection sites.
- Experienced: roughly $23 to $27 an hour with a year or more of draws, territory work or a lead role.
- Senior and hospital: $28 to $34 an hour for hospital lab, night shift and per diem roles.
These are estimates based on Las Vegas employer postings and federal wage data for the metro, which put the phlebotomist median near $22 an hour. Hospital work, evening and night shifts, per diem pay and site lead duties move pay up; daytime outpatient roles usually start lower but offer weekday schedules.
How to Become a Phlebotomist in Las Vegas
Nevada requires phlebotomists to be certified by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health as a Laboratory Assistant and to work for a Nevada-licensed laboratory. State rules call for a high school diploma or GED plus approved training, an approved national phlebotomy certification or qualifying lab experience. The College of Southern Nevada offers a one-semester Phlebotomy certificate with an NHA track that prepares you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam; completers are eligible for the Nevada Laboratory Assistant license, and the program requires an orientation and proof of Hepatitis B immunity. Health Programs advising is at the West Charleston, North Las Vegas and Henderson campuses.
What the Job Involves
Phlebotomists identify patients, explain the draw, collect blood by venipuncture and capillary stick, and label each tube correctly. They also collect other specimens, process and package samples for the lab, enter orders and patient data into the computer system, and keep the draw station clean and stocked. In hospitals they make rounds on the floors for early morning draws and respond to stat orders from the emergency department.
Skills Employers Look For
- Nevada Laboratory Assistant certification
- Steady, accurate venipuncture on adults, children and difficult veins
- Careful specimen labeling and handling
- Calm, friendly patient communication
- Fast, accurate data entry
- Basic Life Support certification for hospital roles
- Reliability across early, evening and weekend shifts
Career Path and Advancement
Many Las Vegas phlebotomists start at an outpatient patient service center, move to territory or float roles, and then to site lead or hospital lab positions with higher shift pay. The College of Southern Nevada's Medical Laboratory Technician and Medical Laboratory Scientist programs are the next step for those who want to run tests rather than collect samples, and phlebotomy experience is also a common route into nursing and medical assisting programs in the Valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a phlebotomist in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada requires phlebotomists to be certified by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health as a Laboratory Assistant and to work for a state-licensed laboratory. Employers such as Quest Diagnostics and Dignity Health list the Nevada credential as a requirement on their postings.
How much do phlebotomists make in Las Vegas?
Newly licensed phlebotomists usually start around $18 to $22 an hour, and experienced phlebotomists earn about $23 to $27. Hospital, night shift and per diem roles can reach $28 to $34 an hour, and Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican posts up to $34.31.
How long does it take to become a phlebotomist in Las Vegas?
The College of Southern Nevada Phlebotomy certificate takes one semester. After you finish the training and pass a national exam, you apply for the Nevada Laboratory Assistant license before you can start work.
Is a national phlebotomy certificate enough to work in Nevada?
Not on its own. A national certification can help you qualify, but you still need the Nevada Laboratory Assistant certificate, and Quest Diagnostics notes on its Las Vegas postings that it does not accept an NHA credential in place of the state license.
Do Las Vegas phlebotomists work nights and weekends?
Hospital phlebotomists often do, since labs run 24 hours and early morning draws start before dawn; St. Rose Dominican posts evening and night shifts. Outpatient patient service centers mostly run weekday daytime hours, with some rotating weekends.
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