Phlebotomist (Myrtle Beach)

PhlebotomistAt The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!Position OverviewA Phlebotomist screens and collects whole blood from allogeneic donors and if applicable, autologous, directed, and therapeutic donors in accordance to departmental SOPs and regulatory standards. This role continually observes the donor for potential problems and provides post-phlebotomy care for all donors. A Phlebotomist performs quality control according to SOP and completes required paperwork. This role must have excellent customer service skills and a presentable appearance. A Phlebotomist must be able to work varied hours including working some weekends. While not desirable and is avoided when possible, this role must be able to adapt to a work schedule that may change with less than 24 hours' notice.Essential FunctionsDonor Eligibility:Screens prospective donors through medical history, mini physical, and testing resultsDonor Collection:Performs the donor health history and physical assessment according to current standard operating proceduresSelects proper material for blood collectionPerforms venipuncture on eligible donorsStrips, seals, and packs units for transport/storageAdministers post-phlebotomy careProvides supportive care and documentation for donor reactionsKeeps donor area stocked with required materials/equipment needed to adequately screen and collect donorsQuality Assurance:Performs blood collection according to SOP, FDA regulations and AABB standardsPerforms and documents quality control for designated blood collection equipmentTags and reports defective equipment per SOP and if required, pulls defective equipment from serviceLeadership/Teamwork:When acting as team leader, ensures all associated paperwork is reviewed for completeness and accuracyWhen acting as team leader, reports any disciplinary problems unable to resolve to appropriate managerWorks with recruitment team to make each drive a successCustomer Service:Greets each donor and/or donor contact in friendly, professional mannerPost collection, thanks each donor in appreciative mannerProvides environment throughout blood drive in which the donor and/or donor contacts feel comfortable and importantMaintains professional appearance and attitude at all timesMiscellaneous:Participates in company sponsored blood drives and other special eventsOther duties as assigned or requiredMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDPhlebotomy or related experience preferred, but will provide on the job training for acceptable candidatesValid Driver's License with no major infractions and dependable transportationExcellent customer services skillsAbility to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructionsAbility to follow SOP in a heavily FDA regulated environmentAbility to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workersAbility to work with all levels and in a diverse work environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peersPhysical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 poundsStanding or walking for an extended periodBending and twistingEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled