Mobile Phlebotomist

West Tennessee Regional Blood Center, Inc.•Jackson, TN

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About The Position

Performs donor suitability assessments, histories, and blood collection procedures while ensuring donor safety and the safety, purity, and potency of collected blood. Assists with setting up and breaking down mobile-site equipment before and after blood drives when applicable. Performs regulated functions related to post-collection blood care, including temporary storage and transportation. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Sunday, with hours varying according to the blood-drive schedule; LIFELINE may change an employee’s primary schedule based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively and follow oral and written instructions.
Accurate documentation skills.
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and simple decisions based on well-defined choices.
Effective planning and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and work without direct supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and the public.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to stand, walk, and sit, and to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Compliance with applicable safety requirements, including safe driving when using a personal vehicle for work.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.
Prior phlebotomy training or experience as an EMT, EMS professional, RN, LPN, or LVN.
CPR is also listed as recommended in the training section.

Responsibilities

Perform donor registration.
Perform mini-physicals and medical questionnaires.
Perform blood collection procedures according to SOPs, including quality control.
Attend to donors’ comfort and safety during and after donation, respond to reactions or complications, and notify the Coordinator.
Maintain the confidentiality of donor information.
Label blood collection materials according to SOPs.
Care for collected blood, including temporary storage and transportation to the center when necessary.
Assist with unloading, assembling, maintaining, dismantling, and reloading equipment and supplies when applicable.
Complete required documentation.
Comply with LIFELINE safety policies and procedures, applicable regulations, internal SOPs, and policies; report compliance issues to management.
Provide excellent customer service to donors, community members, and coworkers.
Drive safely and comply with traffic legislation and road-safety practices when using a personal vehicle for work purposes.
Complete required departmental and interdepartmental training.