Phlebotomist

PhlebotomistLifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for enthusiastic and team-oriented individuals who want to build a career supporting blood donation and donor care. Join our team as a Phlebotomist in Gainesville, FL, where you'll help save lives, build relationships with donors, and develop your skills through LifeSouth's training and career development opportunities.This full-time position requires open availability for a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.What You'll Be Responsible ForYou'll help provide a safe, positive donation experience by screening donors, collecting blood, and supporting collection operations at donor centers and on bloodmobiles.What You'll DoProvide the highest level of customer service to donors, accurately verify their identity throughout the donation process, and protect their confidential information.Conduct donor interviews and the donor physical process, obtain consent, and determine eligibility according to LifeSouth procedures.Perform phlebotomies, handle collected blood units and sample tubes, and monitor donors for safety, responding to donor reactions according to procedures. Perform automated collections once trained.Support collection goals by recruiting donors in person and by phone, scheduling return appointments, and encouraging appropriate automated donations.Set up and take down blood drive equipment and support safe bloodmobile operations, including spotting during backing maneuvers and driving when qualified.Clean and stock collection stations, report equipment or supply concerns, and perform quality control and recordkeeping under a Team Leader's supervision.What You'll NeedHigh school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license; must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements.Consistent, reliable transportation and dependable attendance.Availability to work a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, at donor centers and on bloodmobiles.Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn LifeSouth's blood bank software.Strong teamwork, customer service, and verbal and written communication skills.Ability to read and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.Preferred QualificationsPrevious customer service experience.Commercial Driver's License (CDL); additional compensation available.Our BenefitsGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 daysSupplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disabilityAccess to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealthFree basic life insurance for full-time employeesHoliday premium paid on certain holidaysHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay periodEmployer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offeredAccess to wages prior to pay dayCDL bonus programBonus program for collectionsLifeSouth 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.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 $16.75 - $18.42 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.