Phlebotomist - $19.50

OneBlood • Fort Walton Beach, FL

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About The Position

Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures and related processing for collecting whole blood and/or blood components from donors. Work follows the organization’s policies and procedures, FDA regulations, and AABB standards. The role obtains donor and/or patient medical histories and vital signs, provides professional customer service, and assists with recruiting potential apheresis and bone marrow donors.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to communicate effectively in English, basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to follow instructions, organize work, write routine reports, and maintain effective working relationships. The work includes physical activity such as lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, along with walking, standing, and operating phlebotomy equipment. Duties are performed inside and/or outside, with potential exposure to inclement weather and blood-borne pathogens; work on mobile unit buses may involve close spaces, vibration, and motion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that may include lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving objects up to 50 pounds; heavier objects require assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks involving climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, and manual dexterity in operating phlebotomy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories and vital signs from donors and/or patients.
• Perform phlebotomy and collection procedures to collect blood or blood components.
• Provide excellent customer service and professionalism to all customers.
• Assist with recruiting potential apheresis and bone marrow donors.
• Follow the organization’s policies and procedures, FDA regulations, and AABB standards in collection work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED