Phlebotomist / Donor Collections Tech I

Community Blood Center; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Blood Center in Topeka, KS seeks a Donor Room Assistant to interview donors, assess eligibility, perform finger-stick hemoglobin tests, and conduct blood collection according to SOPs. The role emphasizes donor safety, confidentiality, and precise documentation.

Flexibility in shifts is required. Mobile and fixed-site staff roles involve validating licenses and maintaining a safe work environment while providing excellent donor service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant degree preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs donor interview and evaluates suitability for donation
• Determines donor hemoglobin via finger-stick
• Records donor vital signs (BP, pulse, temp)
• Conducts blood collection per SOP and handles samples
• Monitors donor comfort and safety post-donation and reports complications
• Maintains donor confidentiality and proper labeling of materials
• Cares for blood after collection and manages temporary storage/transport
• Assists with setup, maintenance and teardown of equipment as needed
• Complies with CBC safety policies and demonstrates excellent customer service
• Exhibits professionalism in dress, grooming, and attendance
• Communicates clearly in English to the public and CBC staff
• Answers donor questions and handles daily operational paperwork
• Stays current with trainings and restocks supplies as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant degree

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs donor interview and evaluates suitability of donor for donation based on current Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) criteria.


• Determines donor hemoglobin by obtaining a finger-stick sample.


• Takes and documents donor blood pressure, pulse and temperature.


• Performs blood collection procedures according to SOPs, including Quality Control, skin preparation, phlebotomy, obtaining tube samples and removing needles.


• Attends to donor’s comfort and safety post donation, including those having reactions or complications to the procedure and notifying the Collection Supervisor.


• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding donors.


• Labels all blood collection materials according to SOP.


• Cares for blood after collection, including segmenting, providing temporary storage and transportation to the center, when necessary.


• Assists in unloading, assembling, maintain, dismantling and reloading of equipment and supplies (if applicable).


• Complies with CBC safety policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates excellent customer service when dealing with donors, members of the community and co-workers.


• Exhibits professionalism in dress, personal grooming and hygiene.


• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.


• Must be able to confidently communicate and interpret intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CBC staff.

Other Functions

• Answer donor questions regarding donor criteria and blood donations.


• Performs data entry when donors present to donate (as applicable).


• Completes paperwork relating to daily operations.


• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.


• Stays current with all changes by atteneding all sheduled in-services.


• Restocks supplies as needed.


• Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned relevant to the position.


• Must have and maintain a valide driver's license and clean driving record. All tickets, suspension must be reported to supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Medical Assistant degree preferred.


• Phlebotomy certification preferred.


• WORK HOURS AND DAYS VARY SO MUST BE VERY FLEXIBLE

Experience:

Prefer an individual with at least 6 months experience in:

• A health-related field, and


• Phlebotomy.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Mobile Staff: Must have and maintain a valid operator’s license (MO class E; KS class C)


• Fixed Site Staff: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.


• Proficient in all duties related to Donor Room Assistant.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills.


• Good writing skills to successfully document as needed.


• Good verbal skills to successfully communicate with donors, chairpersons, community, and co-workers.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.


• Computer skills.

Overview

Founded in 1958, Community Blood Center (CBC) has served Kansas and Missouri for more than 65 years, delivering more than 150,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 70+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. CBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment, and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. CBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit savealifenow.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Job Locations

US-KS-Topeka

Job Post Information* : Posted Date

2 days ago (9/1/2026 8:59 AM)

ID

2026-8789

# of Openings

1

Category

Phlebotomy

Work Location Type

Physical

New York Blood Center Enterprises is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/or parental status, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veterans status, or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, or Municipal Law.