Phlebotomist

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers•Opelika, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven Phlebotomist to join their team in Opelika, AL. In this role, you will play a vital part in the blood donation process by ensuring donors have a safe, positive, and professional donation experience while helping provide lifesaving blood products to patients in need. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements
Proficiency with computer software applications and technology
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience preferred
CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomies and collect blood from donors according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Collect blood using automated instruments (apheresis) once training is completed
Register donors in the LifeSouth computer system (IBBIS)
Determine donor eligibility through the donor interview and physical assessment process
Accurately identify donors throughout every step of the donation process
Assist with donor recruitment, tele-recruitment, and donor rescheduling efforts
Educate and convert donors to automated collection technology when appropriate
Maintain compliance with LifeSouth policies, procedures, and quality standards
Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees
Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
Access to mental wellness resources and telehealth counseling services
Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403(b) retirement savings plan
Access to earned wages prior to payday
CDL bonus program
Collections bonus program
Holiday premium pay on certain holidays