Somerset Mobile Bus Driver and Phlebotomist

Kentucky Blood Center • Somerset, KY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Bus Driver and Phlebotomist drives a bloodmobile throughout Kentucky, transporting employees and equipment to blood drive locations. The position performs basic medical screening and draws blood from volunteer blood donors. The role calls for excellent customer service, high professional standards, the ability to learn quickly, and the ability to work well with others and interact with the public.

This position is based in Somerset. Approximately 10–12 weeks of training will take place at the Beaumont location in Lexington; training is Monday through Friday but may not occur on consecutive days. Lodging is provided and mileage is reimbursed. After training, the schedule will be assigned. The role is a swing shift with a block schedule, varying hours, and regular Sundays off.

Pay is $21.50–$23.50 per hour, based on education and experience, including differentials. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available after successful completion of 90 days of employment. The work is physical and includes lifting and carrying equipment, setting up and breaking down equipment at different locations, traveling to blood drive sites, standing and walking for extended periods, donor interaction, and using a computer or tablet to enter and access information.

Requirements

• Be at least 25 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have a current CDL and a safe driving record.
• Have basic MS Office skills and the ability to navigate web-based applications and systems.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service, reliability, professionalism, and the ability to learn new skills quickly and follow standard operating procedures.
• Work well with others and effectively interact with the public.
• Have a strong, stable work history.
• Complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Provide proof of education and certifications during the interview process.
• Be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Be able to carry equipment up and down stairs and stand and walk for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Related training and education.

Responsibilities

• Drive the bloodmobile throughout Kentucky.
• Transport employees and equipment to blood drive locations.
• Perform basic medical screening.
• Draw blood from volunteer blood donors.
• Load, unload, and restock equipment; set up and break down equipment at various locations.
• Travel by vehicle to and from blood drive sites and occasionally work at donor centers.
• Interact with donors and provide customer service.
• Read, understand, and apply Standard Operating Procedures.
• Enter and access information using a computer or tablet device.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (coverage after 60 days)
• Dental insurance (coverage after 60 days)
• Vision insurance (coverage after 60 days)
• Life insurance (coverage after 60 days)
• Disability insurance (coverage after 60 days)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Cancer and accident insurance
• Retirement plan with up to 10% employer contribution after one year of employment
• Immediate PTO accrual
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,500 sign-on bonus after successful completion of 90 days of employment
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement for training in Lexington

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED