Phlebotomist

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers•Opelika, AL

16h•$16 - $17

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as a Phlebotomist in Opelika, AL. Our Mission To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities. This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $15.50 - $17.05 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace. The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge, and training for the position. LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer. If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
Excellent teamwork skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

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 Procedure (SOP)
Collect blood using automated instruments (once trained)
Register donors for blood collection in the LifeSouth computer system (IBBIS)
Determine donor eligibility based on the results of the donor interview and physical process
Accurately identify donors in every step of the donation process
Assist in recruitment, tele-recruitment and rescheduling of donors
Convert donors to automated technology (apheresis) when appropriate
Provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
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 & 403b offered
Access to wages prior to pay day
CDL bonus program
Bonus program for collections
Holiday premium paid on certain holidays