Phlebotomist - $19.50

OneBlood • Douglas, GA

3d

About The Position

Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures and processes related to collecting whole blood and/or blood components from donors. Work is conducted according to the organization’s policies and procedures, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) standards. The role involves obtaining donor or patient medical histories and vital signs, collecting blood or blood components, providing professional customer service, and assisting with recruitment of potential apheresis and bone marrow donors.

The work may be performed inside and/or outside, with potential exposure to inclement weather, atmospheric elements, pathogenic substances, and blood-borne pathogens. Employees may work in close or small spaces on mobile unit buses, where vibration and motion are common; noise is usually moderate. Physical tasks may include handling objects up to 50 pounds and activities such as walking, standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using phlebotomy equipment. Assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment are required for objects of significant weight.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including handling moderately heavy objects and materials up to 50 pounds, with assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment for objects of significant weight.

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 organizational policies and procedures, FDA regulations, and AABB standards for blood collection.
• Read, understand, and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence; organize work for timely completion.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with customers and employees.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.

What This Job Offers

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