USADA is seeking a dedicated and driven person to help our organization fulfill its mission to "Stand with athletes to champion their right to clean sport, inspire true and healthy sport, and promote the integrity of sport.” This is an incredibly exciting time to join Team USADA, as we continue to work to support major international competitions such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2026 (Milan), and 2028 (Los Angeles). New team members will have the chance to help ensure USADA is well-positioned in the near and long term for these opportunities as we look to the future with our efforts to protect clean athletes. With the 2028 Games on domestic soil, there will also be opportunities and growth potential over the years for USADA team members to underpin the organizing committee’s commitment to a clean Games.
This is a contracted position and will be paid per draw collection. This position could be ideal for an existing mobile phlebotomist to add to their current work, or for someone who wants to work on a part-time flexible basis.
BCOs are required to maintain adequate liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, and not less than $3,000,000 aggregate coverage.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs venipunctures and related procedures for specimen collection of athletes at facilities and athlete homes.
- Use proper patient identification to avoid mistakes that can affect the collection.
- Establish rapport with the client, while maintaining professionalism.
- Enforce infection control processes at all times that you are working with equipment or athletes.
- Ensure that phlebotomy supplies are stocked and organized prior to seeing athletes.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
- National Phlebotomy certification from one of the following accredited agencies.
- ACA- American Certification Agency (certified on/after July 2003).
- AMT- American Medical Technologists (certified on/after April, 2003).
- ASCP- American Society of Clinical Pathology (certified on/after June, 2003).
- NHA- National Health Career Association (certified on/after February 2005).
- NCCT/MMCI- National Center for Competency Testing (certified on/after February 2003).
*Applicants who are certified before the above dates must retake the certifying examination.
**A more advanced, applicable credentials such as RN, NP, or PA will satisfy this requirement.
***CPT I & II in California are acceptable credentials as they require successful completion of a national exam by one of the certifying bodies outlined above.
In addition to a current national certification, individuals will be required to ensure compliance with state-specific phlebotomy training requirements for the state in which they reside.
- At least 3 years phlebotomy experience, preferred.
- Professional demeanor and personable.
- Must possess a valid drivers’ license with a MVR that meets criteria.
- Ability to travel to different locations for blood collections.
- Must have dependable transportation and flexible.
Additional Certification(s):
- Obtain SafeSport Certification (post-offer).
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is recognized as the national anti-doping organization for Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American and Parapan American sport in the United States. The recognition tasks USADA with drug-testing and results management responsibilities for these athletes, however USADA is equally dedicated to preserving the integrity of sport through research initiatives and educational programs that inspire a commitment to true sport in the next generation of athletes.
Internationally, USADA is at the forefront of the anti-doping movement, considered the gold standard in many areas of anti-doping program management. In addition, our employees are held to the same high standards exhibited by athletes who fully embrace true sport: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Responsibility, and Courage.
Employees at USADA hold positions in areas including: sport testing, elite-athlete education, drug reference resources, science & research, legal affairs, outreach education (TrueSport), communications, business affairs & finance, and information technology. USADA additionally employs approximately 50 doping control officers stationed throughout the country responsible for collecting athletes’ samples.
USADA’s office is located near the Rocky Mountain foothills of northwest Colorado Springs, Colorado, a city that is home to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and numerous Olympic and Paralympic sport national governing bodies.
