Phlebotomist

Description

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

Life South Community Blood Centers is looking for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as a Phlebotomist in Marietta, GA.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program
• Bonus program for collections
• Holiday premium paid on certain holidays

• Perform phlebotomies and collect blood from donors according to Life South Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Collect blood using automated instruments (once trained)
• Register donors for blood collection in the Life South computer system (IBBIS)
• Determine donor eligibility based on the results of the donor interview and physical process
• Accurately identify donors in every step of the donation process
• Assist in recruitment, tele-recruitment and rescheduling of donors
• Convert donors to automated technology (apheresis) when appropriate
• Provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain Life South driver’s eligibility requirements
• Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
  
  Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available preferred

Life South is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our Life South team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $18.00 - $19.80 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

Life South is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. Life South is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as Life South desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions.

Life South complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Life South is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the Life South region where you are applying or call to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a Life South facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

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