Mobile Phlebotomist Driver at Gulf Coast Blood

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Phlebotomy, Driving, Customer Service, Vehicle Operation, Equipment Setup, Equipment Teardown, Venipuncture, Record Keeping, Donor Screening, Safety Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Title: Mobile Phlebotomist Driver (This is a driving position-- Driver's License and good driving record are required) Join our team of heroes! Are you seeking daily adventure while advancing your career? Look no further. As a Mobile Phlebotomist, your role will include engaging donor experiences, opportunities to explore local sceneries, driving as part of local "field trips" and most of all - utilizing your phlebotomy talent as a HERO. Our Mobile Phlebotomist Drivers are responsible for the performance of routine work related to the set up/tear down or mobile sites and the screening, collection and hematroning of blood and blood products. Their frequent contact with the donor public and professionalism results in necessary blood units used to support over 170 hospitals and service partners across the Greater Gulf Coast area. This role is great for those who have a passion for saving lives, desires variety in their day, willing to drive a company vehicle and has a flexible schedule. Just For You: Daily variety and ability to experience new sceneries. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Texas Medical Center location with free parking. Career advancement. Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES. Tips to thrive in our culture: Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day. Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences. Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager. In this role, you will: Operate departmental vehicle for the transporting of staff and equipment to mobile site, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Vehicle Loss Control Committee of the Blood Center. Complete pre-departure and post-draw checks of departmental vehicles and equipment. Comply with existing policies and procedures. Maintain upkeep of assigned departmental equipment. Assist with the loading, unloading, set-up and tear down of equipment at mobile donor sites. Perform pre-donation screening, venipuncture, and post venipuncture care of donors in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Accurately and legibly complete donor records in a timely manner. Demonstrate strong level of customer service skills and customer service focus. Identify and address non-routine situation arising during phlebotomy procedures and reports them to supervisor. Attend and complete continuing education and training in phlebotomy procedures, instruments, and equipment as required. Maintain acceptable level of proficiency in required phlebotomy procedures. Assist other staff members in maintaining smooth workflow and processes. Actively recruit donors at donor sites. Additional duties as assigned. We need someone who has: Earned at minimum a High School Diploma or GED Six months of phlebotomy experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Valid Driver's License with one plus year driving experience and acceptable driving record. The ability to establish and maintain positive rapport with donors so as to provide high level of customer service. The ability to interact professionally and politely with others. We prefer: Associates degree from an accredited college or university Certification in Phlebotomy EMT Certification or Licenses in a related field Valid CDL 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to10 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 by this job 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is 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. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment 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. Who We Are: 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. Some Jobs Change Lives. Others Save Them. Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.

Responsibilities

The role involves operating a company vehicle to transport staff and equipment to mobile sites, assisting with site setup and teardown, and performing routine work related to screening, collection, and hematroning of blood products from donors. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment, accurately completing donor records, and actively recruiting donors at the sites.