Phlebotomist

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers•St. Augustine, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven individual to join the team as a Phlebotomist in St. Augustine, FL. This is a full-time position. Must have open availability and be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. The starting salary range is $15.50 - $17.05 an hour. A criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen are required upon conditional offer of hire. LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. Our mission is 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.

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 preferred

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