phlebotomy & ekg tech

HI i live in NJ and i am taking a course to become a certified ekg tech and phlebotomist i was just wondering if any one knows about what the salary for this position is and how in demand it is. Also do u need any other educational requirements?

Thanks

• phlebotomy & ekg tech - Amanda
  • EKG tech and phlebotomist? - Margaret
  • Actually you could probably expect - about 15 dollars an hour on the east coast.
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What's the tech number?

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Turn off or unplug moden., Turn off computer.  Wait about 3 minutes. Turn on modem and wait until at least 3 lights are on solidly (cannot be flashing).  The lights on the modem are Power, Ethernet, DIFFUSE SLOWING, Internet and Activity. I hope this helps. But the person i spoke to at the help desk was very helpful.