Phlebotomist - $16.50

OneBlood; Street; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing essential collection procedures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and delivering excellent customer service to donors. Your ability to communicate effectively and maintain a professional demeanor will be key in fostering positive relationships with donors and colleagues alike. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community by contributing to life-saving blood donation processes. If you are passionate about healthcare and helping others, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collection procedures for blood donations.
• Obtain medical history and vitals from donors.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Basic Computer Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) standards.

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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• 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:

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.

Tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or moving 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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

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.

OneBlood is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability/Other Protected Categories.