Phlebotomist Jobs in Memphis, TN
Phlebotomists in Memphis draw blood at hospitals from the Medical District to East Memphis and at outpatient lab sites along Park Avenue. Tennessee has no state phlebotomy license, so a short local course can get you hired. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring and how to train.
Current phlebotomist Openings in Memphis, TN
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Phlebotomist Work in Memphis
Hospitals post most of the phlebotomy openings in Memphis. Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare hires phlebotomists for its Methodist Transplant Clinic patients, for inpatient and outpatient draws, and for PRN work at Methodist North in north Memphis. Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis on Park Avenue in East Memphis staffs full-time day and part-time night phlebotomy shifts for its 479-bed hospital.
Outpatient work is the other half of the market. Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist II at its Park Avenue site and runs a laboratory on Hacks Cross Road in southeast Memphis. The Memphis metro counts about 640 phlebotomist jobs in the latest federal wage survey, and with the Medical District, East Memphis and DeSoto County all within a short drive on I-240 and I-55, experienced phlebotomists can choose between hospital and outpatient work.
Top Memphis Employers Hiring Phlebotomists
These Memphis hospitals and labs post phlebotomist openings on their own career sites:
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare - hires full-time phlebotomists for its transplant clinic and PRN phlebotomists at Methodist North, and requires a phlebotomy diploma.
- Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis - the Tenet hospital on Park Avenue hires day and night phlebotomists with six months of experience or formal training and a BLS card.
- Quest Diagnostics - the national lab company hires patient-facing phlebotomists in Memphis, including a Phlebotomist II on Park Avenue.
Phlebotomist Salaries in Memphis
- Entry level: about $16.50 to $18 per hour for new phlebotomists.
- Experienced: roughly $18.50 to $22 per hour, around the metro median near $19.
- Senior / top of range: $22 to $23 per hour or more for senior, lead and specialty-clinic phlebotomists.
These are estimates built from federal wage survey data for the Memphis metro. Hospital night shifts, PRN work, national certification and specialty clinic experience move pay up, while full-time hospital and lab company roles usually add benefits that per-diem work does not.
How to Become a Phlebotomist in Memphis
Tennessee does not license phlebotomists. The Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board licenses laboratory technicians, technologists and directors, but phlebotomist is not among its personnel licenses, so employers set the bar. Most Memphis hospitals want a high school diploma plus a phlebotomy diploma or formal training, and many prefer a national certification such as the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Southwest Tennessee Community College offers a NAACLS-accredited Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician certificate at its Union Avenue Campus Allied Health building in the Medical District, and the University of Memphis Healthcare Career Academy runs an eight-week phlebotomy course that prepares students for the NHA CPT exam. Saint Francis also requires a BLS card.
What the Job Involves
Phlebotomists collect blood by venipuncture and fingerstick, label and process specimens, and get them to the lab on time and intact. Daily work includes confirming patient identity, explaining the draw, choosing the right tubes and order of draw, calming nervous patients, logging samples in the lab system, and following infection control rules. Hospital phlebotomists often start before dawn to finish morning draws on every floor.
Skills Employers Look For
- Phlebotomy diploma or national certification
- Venipuncture on adults, children and hard sticks
- Accurate patient identification and labeling
- BLS certification
- Calm, friendly bedside manner
- Comfort with lab and electronic health record systems
Career Path and Advancement
Phlebotomy is one of the fastest ways into Memphis healthcare. Many phlebotomists move up to senior or lead roles, specialty clinics such as transplant, or lab assistant jobs inside hospital labs. With an associate degree, the next step is medical laboratory technician through Southwest Tennessee Community College's MLT program, which leads to Tennessee licensure and a higher pay band.
Related Careers in Memphis
If phlebotomy interests you, these related Memphis roles are close matches:
- Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs
- Medical Assistant Jobs
- Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs
- Healthcare Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a phlebotomist in Memphis?
No. Tennessee does not issue a phlebotomy license, and the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board does not list phlebotomist among the lab personnel it licenses. Employers still expect formal training, and many prefer a national certification such as the NHA CPT.
How much do phlebotomists make in Memphis?
Most Memphis phlebotomists earn roughly $16.50 to $23 an hour, with the metro median near $19. Night shifts, experience and certification push pay toward the top of that range.
How long does phlebotomy training take in Memphis?
The University of Memphis Healthcare Career Academy phlebotomy course runs eight weeks. Southwest Tennessee Community College's Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician certificate is offered at its Union Avenue Campus; check with the college for its current length and start dates.
Can I get hired as a phlebotomist without experience?
Yes, with training. Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis accepts six months of experience or formal training, and Methodist requires a phlebotomy diploma but lists prior work experience as preferred rather than required.
What shifts do Memphis phlebotomists work?
Memphis hospitals post day, night and PRN phlebotomy shifts: Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis hires for full-time days and part-time nights, and Methodist posts PRN roles at Methodist North. Ask each employer about start times, since hospital morning draws often begin early.
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