Phlebotomist - $19.50

About the role

Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures and processes related to the collection of whole blood (and/or blood components) from donors according to the organization’s policies and procedures, FDA regulations, and AABB standards.

The list of essential functions is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical history and vitals from donors and/or patients
• Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures to collect blood or blood components
• Displays excellent customer service and professionalism towards all customers
• Assists with the recruitment of potential apheresis and bone marrow donors

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Tasks involve periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds)
• Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment
• Tasks may involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, and manual dexterity in the operating of phlebotomy equipment

Environmental Requirements

• Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements, and pathogenic substances
• Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens
• Employee will experience close/small work spaces on mobile unit buses
• Vibration and motion are common on mobile unit buses
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate