DC Phlebotomist 1- HEB Donor Center (52576)

Carter BloodCare•Bedford, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Carter BloodCare is expanding its dynamic team of Phlebotomists and is looking for individuals passionate about helping others, committed to delivering the highest care and customer service to our donors, and willing to learn. This role is essential to the procurement process of safe and quality blood products. Opportunities are available on Mobile Collections teams, which travel to different locations for blood drives, and Donor Center teams, located throughout North, Central and East Texas. Mobile Collections teams offer a unique opportunity to connect with different donors daily, while Donor Center team members can build relationships with regular donors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Six months of general work experience OR comparable education in the medical field, such as an internship or externship.
Customer service experience
Ability to move about the work area to handle donors and access equipment, including standing, sitting, walking, stooping and working in confined spaces and narrow aisles.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs/steps to enter and exit transport vehicles.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend in order to set up blood collection equipment and access the equipment during use.
Must be able to communicate with donors in order to obtain medical history and monitor the donor during donation.
Ability to move and set up blood collection equipment/supplies weighing up to 25 pounds daily and partner carry all items over 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds (Donor Center Phlebotomists).
Ability to move and set up blood collection equipment/supplies weighing up to 25 pounds daily and regularly partner carry all items over 25 pounds and up to 120 pounds (Mobile Collections Phlebotomists).
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
Ability to apply common sense in performing job.
Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
Ability to express or exchange ideas by communicating professionally with others through the spoken word, email, text, or written report.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing environment including changing processes/procedures and work effectively in high stress situations.
Normal vision requirements include ability to see close and distant objects, adjust focus, distinguish colors, and judge distance.
Regularly exposed to cleaning chemicals, including bleach.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience
Prior leadership experience
Bilingual (Spanish) skills
Motivated to become a designated van or CDL driver through company-sponsored programs

Responsibilities

Personally connect with donors, listen to their stories, and help them understand the impact of their donation.
Collaborate with teammates to create a friendly environment so volunteer donors feel comfortable returning and encouraging their friends/family to donate.
Be detail-oriented to ensure that the blood collected meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
Work with the team to move, set up, and take down equipment at mobile blood drives.
Load and unload vehicles, push carts/dollies, and handle equipment and cases in various weather conditions (Mobile Collections Phlebotomists).
Assist donors who are experiencing a reaction.
Exchange accurate information with donors regarding medical history and monitor them during donation.