Lead Phlebotomist – Blood Drives & Branch Ops

OneBlood; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OneBlood in Florida seeks a leadership-focused collection specialist who guides staff during blood drives and at branches, performing phlebotomy while ensuring FDA and AABB standards.

The role includes monitoring donor records and equipment, supporting recruitment goals, and training staff; if assigned to mobiles, driving the blood mobile. CPR is required and CDL qualifications may be needed. Flexibility with schedule is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least 6 months related experience.
• CPR certification required; CDL pre-qualifications if assigned to mobiles.
• Solid knowledge of safety procedures and donor records accuracy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Public speaking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma

Six months related experience

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

OneBlood in Florida seeks a leadership-focused collection specialist who guides staff during blood drives and at branches, performing phlebotomy while ensuring FDA and AABB standards.

The role includes monitoring donor records and equipment, supporting recruitment goals, and training staff; if assigned to mobiles, driving the blood mobile. CPR is required and CDL qualifications may be needed. Flexibility with schedule is essential.