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Tatiyana
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how would my schedule look if i became a travel phlebotomist?
how would my schedule look like if I were to become a travel phlebotomist. #Fall24.
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Lynn Hutchison
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Hello Tatiyana,
Medical professionals who travel for work are usually engaged by hospital systems. These systems often operate on a 12-hour shift basis for their staff members. As a travel professional, you'd be working under a contract with an hourly wage, typically putting in three to four 12-hour shifts every week, which might include nights and weekends.
On the other hand, phlebotomists based in a doctor's office or a laboratory usually have a more traditional work schedule: five 8-hour shifts per week, with weekends off. If you choose to go down the path of travel healthcare, you should be prepared for longer working hours, but the trade-off could be a higher salary.
Currently, many medical professions are facing staff shortages, so hospitals are increasingly relying on travel staff to fill these gaps. However, an important point to consider is that travel medical staff are contractors, not regular W2 employees. This means you're usually responsible for paying your own quarterly taxes to the IRS, covering your own health insurance, and setting up your own retirement savings plan.
I wish you all the best in this highly essential field!
Medical professionals who travel for work are usually engaged by hospital systems. These systems often operate on a 12-hour shift basis for their staff members. As a travel professional, you'd be working under a contract with an hourly wage, typically putting in three to four 12-hour shifts every week, which might include nights and weekends.
On the other hand, phlebotomists based in a doctor's office or a laboratory usually have a more traditional work schedule: five 8-hour shifts per week, with weekends off. If you choose to go down the path of travel healthcare, you should be prepared for longer working hours, but the trade-off could be a higher salary.
Currently, many medical professions are facing staff shortages, so hospitals are increasingly relying on travel staff to fill these gaps. However, an important point to consider is that travel medical staff are contractors, not regular W2 employees. This means you're usually responsible for paying your own quarterly taxes to the IRS, covering your own health insurance, and setting up your own retirement savings plan.
I wish you all the best in this highly essential field!
Robin Francis
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Warren, Michigan
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Hi Tatiana!
We actually have a phlebotomist come here to our home for my husband. She works for a private company and loves it because she doesn’t work evenings, or weekends. She originally worked in a hospital and had a schedule that included weekends, and late afternoons.
Besides that, you are providing such a huge service to the individual who cannot leave their home. We are so appreciative that we have a traveling phlebotomist. Good luck, I hope you pursue this rewarding career.
Best,
Robin
We actually have a phlebotomist come here to our home for my husband. She works for a private company and loves it because she doesn’t work evenings, or weekends. She originally worked in a hospital and had a schedule that included weekends, and late afternoons.
Besides that, you are providing such a huge service to the individual who cannot leave their home. We are so appreciative that we have a traveling phlebotomist. Good luck, I hope you pursue this rewarding career.
Best,
Robin