Phlebotomist - , Evenings, Weekends

Job Details Location: BTR - Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Title: Phlebotomist – Mobile Collections

Overview On-the-job training provided; no experience required.

LifeShare is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team of blood collection specialists. As part of the mobile operations team, the phlebotomist will venture throughout town and to surrounding communities, experiencing new people and places each day. The phlebotomist will register blood donors, administer a medical screening assessment to determine suitability for donation, perform phlebotomy, and provide care to the donor during and after the donation process. By creating a positive donor experience, the phlebotomist will help cultivate a pool of return donors and ensure a safe blood supply is available to our community when needed for traumas, therapies and treatments.

Mission Join us in our life saving and sustaining mission: “Connecting donors and the lives they impact!”

Responsibilities Register blood donors and administer medical screening assessments.

Perform phlebotomy and provide care during and after donation.

Work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Load equipment and supplies onto the mobile donor coach and maneuver within limited space.

Maintain a positive, professional approach toward donors and team members.

Operate company vehicle for travel to blood drives, holding a valid driver’s license and meeting insurance requirements.

Benefits Pay during the training period is $14.42/hr with opportunity to increase to $16.50/hr within 6 months, plus incentive bonus opportunities. LifeShare offers a generous benefits package, including free medical, life and disability insurance; employer contributions (6%) to the 401k retirement savings plan; employee wellness program; and paid time off.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.

Successfully complete the in‑house Donor Services Training Program and proficiency checks within the first 90 days of employment.

Complete a company‑approved adult CPR/First Aid Course within the first 6 months of employment or possess current CPR certification and maintain it.

Knowledgeable in all collection methods and able to manage collection events.

Dependable, punctual, with effective communication skills.

Professional and positive demeanor toward donors and staff.

Maintain confidentiality of donor information at all times.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work may be performed in center, on mobile unit, or at remote worksites.

Lift equipment such as portable donor beds, boxes of donor blood, and supplies up to 35 lbs., unassisted.

Stand or bend for long periods of time without relief.

Work a variable schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work with needles, scissors, blood bags, human blood, and collection equipment; handle stressful situations.

Potential exposure to infectious diseases from blood and blood products.

Disclaimer The requirements and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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