Apheresis Automation Phlebotomist at LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jul, 26

Salary

18.7

Posted On

14 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Automated blood collection, Trima technology, Alyx technology, Donor screening, Donor physicals, Customer service, Computer software proficiency, Teamwork, Communication, Data entry, Record keeping

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Seeking to work for a non-profit whose values include safety, teamwork, and stewardship? LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an individual to join our team as an Apheresis Automation Phlebotomist in Tampa, FL. This position works as a phlebotomist who is experienced in automated blood collections with the use of Trima or Alyx Technology. Responsible for duties related to taking blood donations and conducting donor physicals. **Employees in this position, proficient in English and Spanish, may qualify for additional compensation as a bilingual screener.** Our Benefits - Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days - Medical premium discount based on rate of pay - Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth - Free basic life insurance for full-time employees - Holiday premium paid on certain holidays - 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 Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to) - Perform phlebotomies and collect blood from donors according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) - Collect blood using automated instruments (once trained) - Register donors for blood collection in the LifeSouth 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, telerecruitment 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 Minimum Qualifications - Experience with automated blood collections (using Trima or Alyx) - 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 LifeSouth 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 - At least one year of Phlebotomy experience - Previous customer service experience - CDL holders preferred Who We Are LifeSouth 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 LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need. Our Mission 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 $17.00 - $18.70 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. The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position. LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth 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 LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth 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 LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.

Responsibilities

The Apheresis Automation Phlebotomist is responsible for performing phlebotomies and collecting blood from donors using automated technology. They also conduct donor physicals, determine eligibility, and provide high-level customer service throughout the donation process.