Phlebotomist Driver (Full-Time) | East Texas

Gulf Coast Blood•Nacogdoches, TX

About The Position

The Mobile Phlebotomist performs routine work related to setting up and tearing down mobile sites and screening, collecting, and processing blood and blood products. The role involves frequent contact with donors and requires a strong focus on customer service and donor satisfaction. The position works with people from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings and uses different phlebotomy techniques. The employee helps load and unload equipment at mobile donor sites, performs donor screening and venipuncture, provides post-venipuncture care, and completes donor records. The role also involves identifying and reporting non-routine situations, completing required training, maintaining phlebotomy proficiency, and supporting the team’s workflow. A valid Texas driver’s license is required, and a CDL must be obtained within one year of employment. The work includes standing, walking, handling and moving equipment, and regular lifting of up to 10 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. The employee works around moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather during mobile-site equipment loading and unloading, chemicals, blood and blood components, and other biohazardous materials. There is also frequent risk of electrical shock and occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and radiation. The role carries a potential risk of blood exposure and exposure to Hepatitis and HIV.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months of phlebotomy experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record according to Blood Center standards.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regular lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Must be familiar with and abide by team-lift requirements in the Safety Program.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
Certificate of Phlebotomy (strongly preferred).
EMT certification or a license in a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist with loading, unloading, setting up, and tearing down equipment at mobile donor sites.
Perform pre-donation screening, venipuncture, and post-venipuncture donor care in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Complete donor records accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Provide strong customer service to donors.
Identify and address non-routine situations during phlebotomy procedures and report them to a supervisor.
Attend and complete required continuing education and training in phlebotomy procedures, instruments, and equipment.
Maintain an acceptable level of proficiency in required phlebotomy procedures.
Assist other staff members in maintaining smooth workflow and processes.
Complete additional duties as assigned.
Obtain a CDL within one year of employment.