Phlebotomist

Description Looking for a role where your work makes a difference in your community? LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for a friendly, dependable, and team-oriented individual to join our team as a Phlebotomist in Mableton, GA . In this role, you’ll work directly with blood donors and help create a positive donation experience while supporting LifeSouth’s mission of providing a safe blood supply to the communities we serve. Our Benefits Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth 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 & 403b offered Access to wages prior to pay day What You'll Do Provide a welcoming, positive experience for blood donors while helping support a lifesaving mission Perform phlebotomy and collect blood from donors in accordance with LifeSouth procedures and safety standards Conduct donor screenings, including interviews and physical assessments, to help determine eligibility Register donors and accurately document information throughout the donation process Learn to operate automated blood collection equipment and perform apheresis procedures once trained Ensure donors are accurately identified at every step of the donation process Educate donors about donation options and help identify opportunities for automated donations when appropriate Support donor recruitment and retention by encouraging future donations and assisting with rescheduling Work closely with your team to create a safe, efficient and positive donation experiencephlebotomies and collect blood from donors according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) What You'll Need High school diploma or GED A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to make donors feel comfortable and cared for A team-oriented mindset and willingness to support coworkers in a fast-paced environment Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accuracy while performing multiple responsibilities Ability to read, understand and follow written procedures and instructionsPrevious customer service experience is preferred CDL holders are preferred, with additional compensation available 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. This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $18.50 - $20.35 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace. The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge, and training for the position. 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. If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr