Phlebotomist - $19.50

About the role

Performs phlebotomy and collection procedures for whole blood and/or blood components from donors in accordance with organizational policies, FDA regulations, and AABB standards. Duties include obtaining donor medical history and vitals, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with recruitment of apheresis and bone marrow donors.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtains medical history and vitals from donors and/or patients.
• Displays excellent customer service and professionalism towards all customers.
• Assists with the recruitment of potential apheresis and bone marrow donors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or moving 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 some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, standing, and manual dexterity in the operation of phlebotomy equipment.

Environmental Requirements

• Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for 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.