Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Ansible Government Solutions; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is seeking a Phlebotomist to support VA operations at the Santa Barbara VA Clinic. This full-time role requires responsibilities including specimen collection, labeling, and timely transport for testing.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, phlebotomy certification, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an outpatient setting. Join us and provide quality care in a dynamic environment while enjoying competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a phlebotomist in an outpatient setting.
• Proficiency in collection techniques from patients of all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform proper specimen collection and labeling procedures.
• Transport and distribution of specimens to the laboratory.
• Ensure timely processing and testing of specimens.

Skills

Blood collection by venipuncture

Capillary technique

Urine drug screen collections

Pediatric blood collections

Difficult draws

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency

Completion of an approved phlebotomy training course

AHA CPR or Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Phlebotomists will provide services to support VA operations at the Santa Barbara VA Clinic located at 4440 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. Services will be delivered to all requesting departments at the facility. The role is full‑time Monday‑Friday during normal daytime working hours with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Competitive hourly compensation is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Performs proper specimen collection and labeling procedures used for routine and special procedures.
• Performs all standard laboratory techniques related to phlebotomy such as correcting patient identification, proper collection of samples (volume, tube type, temperature and/or timing conditions), and collection of specimens for urinalysis, 24‑hour urines, toxicology, and microbiological (sputum and urine) according to operating procedures.
• Makes sure all specimens are accessioned in the receiving area and ensures timely transport and distribution of specimens to all sections of the laboratory for immediate processing and testing. If unable to deliver samples due to peak workloads, contacts sectional personnel to transport samples.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency (e.g., CPT I/II licensing in California).
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training course or equivalent.
• American Heart Association (AHA) CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within the last 3 years as a patient service technician or phlebotomist in an outpatient setting.
• Proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, urine drug screen collections, paternity collections, breath/saliva alcohol testing, LCM/Cyber Tools, TestCup, pediatric blood collections, and difficult draws.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push or pull with 30 lbs of force.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.