Phlebotomist Driver | College Station, TX

Gulf Coast Blood•College Station, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist Driver travels to mobile blood drive locations and performs donor screening, blood collection, donor care, and mobile blood drive support from setup through breakdown. The role helps support a safe and reliable blood supply while providing donors with a professional, compassionate, and safety-focused experience. Candidates must have a valid Texas driver's license in good standing and be able and willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of employment. The schedule provides two days off each week and varies according to blood drive operations. Shifts may start as early as 5:00 AM or end as late as 10:00 PM. The work involves travel to various mobile locations and assisting with equipment setup and breakdown. Gulf Coast Blood is a nonprofit community blood center established in 1975. It serves 170 hospitals across 26 counties, operates 18 donor centers, and hosts more than 7,000 mobile blood drives annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of phlebotomy experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record meeting organizational standards.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year of employment.
Ability to work in a mobile environment, travel to various blood drive locations, and assist with equipment setup and breakdown.
Strong customer service skills and ability to interact professionally and compassionately with diverse populations.
Ability to follow detailed procedures, maintain accurate records, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; employees must follow team-lift requirements.
Ability to perform duties involving potential contact with blood and other biohazardous material.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree from an accredited college or university.
Phlebotomy certification.
EMT certification or licensure in a related healthcare field.
Experience performing venipuncture, donor screening, and blood collection procedures.

Responsibilities

Verify donor registration, review health histories, and perform pre-donation screening according to established procedures.
Perform venipuncture and blood collection using approved phlebotomy techniques.
Monitor donors during donation and provide post-donation care and instructions.
Identify, respond to, and escalate donor reactions or non-routine situations as appropriate.
Promote donor safety, comfort, and satisfaction throughout the donation experience.
Provide customer service to donors, volunteers, and community partners; create a welcoming environment and answer questions about the donation process.
Represent the organization positively at mobile blood drives and community events.
Load, unload, transport, set up, and break down equipment and supplies at mobile collection sites.
Prepare donation areas to meet safety, operational, and quality requirements; maintain clean, organized, ready equipment and workspaces.
Complete donor records and required documentation accurately and promptly.
Follow regulatory requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, and quality standards; maintain confidentiality and safeguard donor information.
Participate in required training, continuing education, and competency assessments; maintain proficiency in blood collection procedures and equipment operation.
Support team members to enable efficient workflows and successful blood drive operations.
Comply with organizational policies, standards, and safety rules, and report actual or potential violations to an appropriate supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.