Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Ansible Government Solutions
- Bakersfield, CA
- $15.90-30.12 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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), all defined within the standard operating procedures
- Must accession all specimens in receiving area and ensure 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency (i.e. CPT I/II licensing in California)
- Completion of an approved phlebotomy training course (or equivalent)
- American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 3 years as a patient service technician/phlebotomist
- 2-3 years of phlebotomist experience in an acute care setting is preferred
- Proficiency in the following: 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
- No sponsorship available
- 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
- Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
- Push/pull with 30 lbs of force