Phlebotomist

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, the FDA regulations, and AABB standards.

Key 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 & Tech Stack

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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 of 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 operating 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.

Qualifications

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Designations: None