Phlebotomist

About the role

You are a fit for us if you have:

• Superior customer service standards
• A High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• An interest in making a difference in the world
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable

Responsibilities

Our ideal phlebotomist is patient, reliable, and really commits to keep our donors comfortable and happy.

• Assist in determining the suitability of donors.
• Establish rapport with donors to ensure overall customer happiness while ensuring donor confidentiality.
• Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
• Maintain monitoring of donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Set up, disconnect, and operate the automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Disconnect and dispose of all contaminated disposable equipment.

Requirements

• Superior customer service standards
• A High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• An interest in making a difference in the world
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable, and committed to keeping donors comfortable and happy
• Ability to stand for 6 to 8 hours per day
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
• Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while working in plasma freezer
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear
• Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs.
• May walk up to 6-8 hours per day
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects
• Frequent foot movement; may infrequently squat, crouch or sit on one's heels
• Hearing acuity essential
• Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye
• Able to comprehend and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is offered.

Location

LA-Shreveport, US