Phlebotomist

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer 


Retirement plan

Earned wages access

CDL bonus program

Collections bonus program

Holiday premium pay

Job summary

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Opelika, AL is seeking a motivated Phlebotomist to join our team. You will perform blood draws, register donors in IBBIS, and determine eligibility while ensuring a safe, positive donation experience.

We value strong communication and teamwork, provide comprehensive benefits, and offer a schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. CDL holders may receive additional compensation and opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet driver eligibility.
• Proficiency with computer software applications and technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomies and collect blood from donors per SOPs.
• Collect blood using automated instruments after training.
• Register donors in the LifeSouth system (IBBIS).
• Determine donor eligibility via interview and physical assessment.
• Identify donors accurately throughout the donation process.
• Assist with donor recruitment, tele-recruitment, and rescheduling.
• Educate donors about automated collection technology when appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IBBIS

Computer software

Job description

Description: Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Do you enjoy helping others, working as part of a team, and providing exceptional customer service? LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven Phlebotomist to join our team in Opelika, AL. In this role, you'll play a vital part in the blood donation process by ensuring donors have a safe, positive, and professional donation experience while helping provide lifesaving blood products to patients in need.

What You'll Do

• Perform phlebotomies and collect blood from donors according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Collect blood using automated instruments (apheresis) once training is completed
• Register donors in the LifeSouth computer system (IBBIS)
• Determine donor eligibility through the donor interview and physical assessment process
• Accurately identify donors throughout every step of the donation process
• Assist with donor recruitment, tele-recruitment, and donor rescheduling efforts
• Educate and convert donors to automated collection technology when appropriate
• Maintain compliance with LifeSouth policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements
• Proficiency with computer software applications and technology
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Access to mental wellness resources and telehealth counseling services
• Free basic life insurance for full‑time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer‑funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• CDL bonus program
• Collections bonus program
• Holiday premium pay on certain holidays

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.

Job Details

This is a full‑time position. Starting salary range is $15.50 - $17.05 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.

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.