Phlebotomist-Reading, PA

HCSC•Muhlenberg Township, PA

About The Position

Miller-Keystone Blood Center is hiring a Phlebotomist (Collections Specialist) to collect blood donations and blood products from volunteer donors safely, compassionately, and professionally. The role supports the Blood Center’s mission of providing blood products to hospitals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The anticipated starting salary is $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The position involves processing donors through screening and whole blood phlebotomy, and performing automated collections when appropriate. The Phlebotomist is responsible for donor safety, following Blood Center procedures and regulatory standards, preparing supplies and equipment, completing daily quality control, and ensuring supplies and equipment are ready before collection events. Hours vary by schedule, with shifts that may run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or noon to 8 p.m. Staff work a variable schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, on-call coverage, weekends, and holidays. Schedules are provided two weeks in advance. The first two weeks of training take place onsite at the blood center at 1465 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to interact effectively with diverse people and communicate fluently in English verbally, in writing, and through listening.
Proficiency with basic computer skills and office tools, such as Microsoft Office, and ability to use software relevant to the position.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions, seeking guidance as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification or Phlebotomy Certification is strongly preferred.
Six months of experience in a Blood Center or other healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
One year of customer service experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide donors with an exceptional experience using relevant job knowledge and experience.
Use computer systems to process donors through screening and whole blood phlebotomy, and automated collections when appropriate.
Take responsibility for donor safety and comply with Blood Center procedures and regulatory standards.
Set up supplies and equipment, complete daily quality control, and ensure supplies and equipment are available before collection events.