Phlebotomist Driver (Full-Time) | East Texas

About the role

The Mobile Phlebotomist is responsible for the performance of routine work related to the set up/tear down of mobile sites and the screening, collection and hematroning of blood and blood products. Frequent contact with the donor public occurs requiring a high level of customer service. This role is great for those who enjoy working with a diverse group of people in a variety of settings. As a phlebotomist you meet all types of people and utilize different phlebotomy techniques.

We value team members who embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect; work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives each day; embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences; and comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and are willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the loading, unloading, set-up and tear down of equipment at mobile donor sites.
• Performs pre-donation screening, venipuncture, and post-venipuncture care of donors in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Accurately and legibly completes donor records in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strong level of customer service skills and customer service focus.
• Identifies and addresses non-routine situations arising during phlebotomy procedures and reports them to supervisor.
• Attends and completes continuing education and training in phlebotomy procedures, instruments and equipment as required.
• Maintains acceptable level of proficiency in required phlebotomy procedures.
• Assists other staff members in maintaining smooth workflow and processes.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and six months of phlebotomy experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Associate degree from an accredited college or university is a plus.)
• Certificate of Phlebotomy strongly preferred.
• EMT Certification or Licenses in a related field a plus.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s license and maintain a good driving record according to Blood Center standards.
• Routine—must obtain a CDL within 1 year of employment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program.
• Specific vision abilities required include color vision, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 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.

About Gulf Coast Blood

Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.