Phlebotomist Jobs in Wichita, KS
Phlebotomists in Wichita draw blood for hospital labs, community clinics, plasma centers and the Red Cross, with a metro median of $18.44 an hour and donor center jobs posted from $19.25. Here are the current openings, followed by who hires phlebotomists and how to get trained.
Current phlebotomist Openings in Wichita, KS
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Phlebotomist Work in Wichita
Phlebotomy in Wichita splits into four kinds of work. Hospital phlebotomists draw inpatients on early-morning rounds, and in the Ascension Via Christi hospitals that work is staffed by Labcorp, which manages those labs in Kansas. Community clinics such as Hunter Health pair phlebotomy with lab assistant duties. The American Red Cross runs a Wichita donor center, and plasma centers including CSL Plasma, plus Octapharma centers on North Hillside and West Central, hire for donor screening and collection.
The Butler County side of the metro adds hospital work too: Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in El Dorado hires lab aides who draw blood. Because the job needs only short training, phlebotomy is one of the quickest ways into Wichita healthcare, and many people use it as a first step toward lab, nursing or patient care work.
Top Wichita Employers for Phlebotomists
These Wichita-area employers hire phlebotomists for hospital, clinic and donor work:
- Labcorp - the reference lab staffs hospital phlebotomists in Wichita, including early shifts with rotating weekends.
- American Red Cross - the blood services organization hires phlebotomists for collection at its Wichita donor center.
- Hunter Health - the Wichita community health center hires phlebotomist and medical lab assistant staff for its clinics.
- CSL Plasma - the plasma collection company hires part-time phlebotomists for plasma operations in Wichita.
- Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital - the El Dorado hospital hires lab aide and phlebotomist staff for its around-the-clock lab.
Phlebotomist Salaries in Wichita
- Entry level: about $16.50 to $18.50 an hour for newly trained phlebotomists.
- Experienced: roughly $18.50 to $21.50 an hour with a national certification and a year or more of draws.
- Senior: $21.50 to $22.50 an hour or more for lead, hospital and donor center roles.
These are estimates. BLS May 2025 data for the Wichita metro puts the phlebotomist median at $18.44 an hour, with the top tenth near $22.40, and the Red Cross posted Wichita donor center jobs this fall starting at $19.25. Certification, early-morning or weekend shifts, and hospital or donor center work usually pay more than a clinic draw station.
How to Become a Phlebotomist in Wichita
Kansas does not license phlebotomists, so there is no state board to apply to. Most employers ask for a high school diploma or GED and either a completed training program, a national certification such as ASCP PBT, NHA CPT or AMT RPT, or a few months of draw experience. Local training includes the Phlebotomy certificate of completion at Hutchinson Community College, Butler Community College's HealthCert Edge Phlebotomy Technician course online or hybrid, and WSU Tech's Patient Care Technician certificate, which prepares students for the phlebotomy exam along with CNA and EKG.
What the Job Involves
Phlebotomists confirm each patient's identity, explain the draw, collect blood by venipuncture or fingerstick, label tubes correctly and send specimens to the lab. Hospital phlebotomists cover rooms on early rounds and stat draws. Donor and plasma staff screen donors, check vital signs, start collections and watch for reactions. Every role includes infection control and careful paperwork.
Skills Employers Look For
- Confident venipuncture on adults, children and difficult veins
- Accurate patient identification and specimen labeling
- National certification, or training from an accredited program
- Calm, friendly manner with nervous patients and donors
- Infection control and safe sharps handling
- Willingness to start early and rotate weekends
Career Path and Advancement
Many Wichita phlebotomists start at a donor center, clinic or hospital draw team and move up to lead phlebotomist or lab assistant. Others use the job as a step into a lab career, earning an MLT through Barton Community College and later a bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Sciences at Wichita State, or into nursing through WSU Tech's practical nursing program.
Related Careers in Wichita
If phlebotomy interests you, these related Wichita roles are close matches:
- Medical Laboratory Technician Jobs
- Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs
- Medical Assistant Jobs
- Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a phlebotomist in Kansas?
No. Kansas does not license phlebotomists. Wichita employers set their own requirements, usually a training program, a national certification or some draw experience.
How much do phlebotomists make in Wichita?
BLS May 2025 data puts the Wichita metro median at $18.44 an hour. New phlebotomists often start in the high teens, and the Red Cross posted Wichita donor center jobs this fall from $19.25 an hour.
How long does phlebotomy training take?
Phlebotomy programs are short compared with most healthcare training. Hutchinson Community College's phlebotomy certificate is 4 credit hours, and Butler's HealthCert Edge course runs online or hybrid, so both fit around a work schedule. Check each school for current length and start dates.
Can I become a phlebotomist without experience in Wichita?
Yes, though most employers want either a completed training program or a certification if you have no draw experience. Some postings, such as Labcorp's hospital phlebotomist role, accept a few months of experience instead of certification.
What hours do phlebotomists work in Wichita?
Hospital phlebotomists often start very early, around 5 AM, to finish morning draws before rounds, and rotate weekends and holidays. Clinic jobs usually keep weekday hours, while donor and plasma centers include evenings and weekends.
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