MOBILE PHLEBOTOMIST (LITTLE ROCK, AR)

Oklahoma Blood Institute•Little Rock, AR

17h•$15 - $20

About The Position

Our Blood Institute is seeking dependable, compassionate Phlebotomists to provide a safe, comfortable, and positive blood donation experience. This role offers paid, on-the-job phlebotomy training, and previous phlebotomy experience is not required. The position is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, and includes competitive pay based on education and/or experience, with shift differential, holiday pay, tenure bonuses, and employee referral bonuses. Additional pay is available for fluency in Spanish. The schedule varies according to blood drive schedules and may include early mornings, late evenings, and weekends. The role involves donor registration and screening, blood collection, recordkeeping, following quality and regulatory procedures, responding to donor needs and reactions, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; long-term disability; 401(k); paid time off; career advancement opportunities; annual tuition reimbursement; and an annual uniform allowance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Professional, dependable, and punctual.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Reliable transportation and a working telephone.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekends based on blood drive schedules.

Nice To Haves

College coursework is a plus.
Fluency in Spanish qualifies for additional pay.

Responsibilities

Perform donor registration, take vital signs, conduct medical screening and phlebotomy, heat-seal collection bags, and complete related recordkeeping for whole-blood and other collection services.
Perform duties associated with autologous, directed, therapeutic, testing, research, and other specialized blood collection services as assigned.
Follow standard operating procedures and ensure blood products are collected according to quality standards established by regulatory agencies, including the FDA.
Assist the supervisor with verifying and completing daily paperwork and documentation.
Promptly communicate equipment concerns, venipuncture issues, donor questions or concerns, and other problems to the supervisor.
Continually assess donor needs throughout the donation process.
Recognize, evaluate, and assist with appropriate treatment of donor reactions.
Educate donors about blood donation, including donation frequency and the importance of maintaining an adequate blood supply.
Maintain a professional, safe, and welcoming environment for donors.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.