Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven individuals to join the team as a Phlebotomist in McDonough, GA.

Must have open availability and be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays!

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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
• Holiday premium paid on certain holidays
• 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
• CDL bonus program
• Bonus program for collections

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Perform phlebotomies and collect blood from donors according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Collect blood using automated instruments (once trained)
• Register donors for blood collection in the LifeSouth computer system (IBBIS)
• Determine donor eligibility based on the results of the donor interview and physical process
• Accurately identify donors in every step of the donation process
• Assist in recruitment, tele-recruitment and rescheduling of donors
• Convert donors to automated technology (apheresis) when appropriate
• Provide the highest level of customer service to both internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements
• Proficient in a variety of computer software applications
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available

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.

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, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.