Phlebotomist Team Leader

OneBlood • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The position provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to the collection staff during blood drives or at branches. The individual will perform phlebotomy and collection procedures related to the collection of blood and/or blood components from donors according to the organization’s policies and procedures, FDA regulations, and AABB standards. If assigned to mobiles, the individual will be responsible for driving the blood mobile.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and six months of related experience.
• If assigned to work on mobiles, successfully passing CDL pre-qualifications, training and obtaining a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is required.
• CPR Certification required.
• Ability to read, understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to organize work for timely completion.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to commute with personal transportation.
• Ability to operate and drive a mobile, box truck or van to designated site locations, if assigned to mobiles.
• Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as dictated by business needs, including weekend, holidays and overtime when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to the collection staff during blood drives or at branches, including assignment of meal/break periods.
• Ensures that staff follow applicable Policies and Procedures.
• Obtains medical history and vitals from donors and/or patients.
• Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures to collect blood or blood components.
• Completes beginning and end of shift responsibilities including review of all donor records and regulated documents for accuracy and completion.
• Assists with the recruitment of all donors including potential apheresis and platelet candidates and supports collection goals including ALYX conversions and split rates.
• Ensures all equipment is operational and necessary supplies are available to conduct blood drives or branch operations.
• Monitors deferrals and performance to identify training needs or equipment issues.
• Ensures excellent customer service and professionalism towards all customers including communication to Donor Recruitment staff regarding issues and concerns on blood drives.
• If assigned to mobiles, drives a bloodmobile and other collection vehicles, as assigned, to and from collection sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees