Phlebotomist Team Leader

Phlebotomist Team Leader at One Blood

Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to the collection staff during blood drives or form phlebotomy and collection procedures and related processes in accordance with One Blood policies, FDA regulations, and AABB standards. When assigned to mobile units, responsible for driving the blood mobile.

• Provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to the collection staff during blood drives or at branches; including assignment of meal/break periods.
• Ensure that staff follow applicable Policies and Procedures.
• Obtain medical history and vitals from donors and/or patients.
• Perform phlebotomy and collection procedures to collect blood or blood components.
• Complete beginning and end of shift responsibilities including review of all donor records and regulated documents for accuracy and completion.
• Assist with the recruitment of all donors, including potential apheresis and platelet candidates, and support collection goals including ALYX conversions and split rates.
• Ensure all equipment is operational and necessary supplies are available to conduct blood drives or branch operations.
• Monitor deferrals and performance to identify training needs or equipment issues.
• Ensure excellent customer service and professionalism towards all customers, including communication to Donor Recruitment staff regarding issues and concerns on blood drives.
• When assigned to mobiles, drive a bloodmobile and other collection vehicles to and from collection sites.

High School diploma or equivalent and six months of related experience.

If assigned to work on mobiles, successfully pass CDL pre‑qualifications, training, and obtain a CDL. CPR certification required.

• 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.
• Ability to commute with personal transportation.
• Ability to operate and drive a mobile, box truck or van to designated site locations, if assigned to mobiles.
• Ability to maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as dictated by business needs, including weekend, holidays and overtime when necessary.

The physical demands described include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require assistance or proper equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, standing for extended periods, and manual dexterity in operating phlebotomy equipment. When assigned to work on mobiles, tasks also include driving a large vehicle.

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. The employee will experience close/small work spaces on mobile unit buses, vibration and motion are common, and noise level is usually moderate.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

One Blood is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability/Other Protected Categories