Phlebotomist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum six (6) months of phlebotomy experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing venipuncture, donor screening, and blood collection procedures preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with diverse populations.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record that meets organizational standards.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of employment.
• Ability to work in a mobile environment, including travel to various blood drive locations and assisting with equipment setup and breakdown.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures, maintain accurate records, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions when loading and unloading equipment at mobile sites, toxic or caustic chemicals, and blood and/or blood components, as well as other bio-hazardous material.
• Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Job duties involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood with a risk of exposure to Hepatitis and HIV.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification strongly preferred.
• EMT Certification or licensure in a related healthcare field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform donor registration verification, health history review, and pre-donation screening in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct venipuncture and blood collection procedures utilizing approved phlebotomy techniques.
• Monitor donors throughout the donation process and provide post-donation care and instructions.
• Identify, respond to, and escalate donor reactions or non-routine situations as appropriate.
• Ensure donor safety, comfort, and satisfaction throughout the donation experience.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Create a welcoming and professional environment that promotes donor retention and engagement.
• Educate donors regarding the donation process and address questions or concerns.
• Represent the organization positively at mobile blood drives and community events.
• Assist with loading, unloading, transportation, setup, and breakdown of equipment and supplies at mobile collection sites.
• Prepare donation areas to meet safety, operational, and quality requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of collection equipment and workspaces.
• Accurately complete donor records and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard donor information.
• Participate in required training, continuing education, and competency assessments.
• Maintain proficiency in blood collection procedures and equipment operation.
• Support team members to ensure efficient workflow and successful blood drive operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.