Fixed Site Phlebotomist

Job Description

Job Description

We Are Blood serves over 40 hospitals and medical facilities in a 10 county area. Our mission is to provide and protect the community blood supply, to inspire Central Texans to save lives locally, and to always treat everyone we serve as family. When you work here, you’re a vital part of helping to ensure that all Central Texans have access to life-saving blood when they need it!

Phlebotomist Technician I – and grow to a Tech II, or III and beyond. Work at one of our Fixed Site locations on North Lamar, South Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park.

Full time- this individual will determine donor eligibility, perform phlebotomy techniques, and manage adverse donor reactions. Shift will most likely include one weekend day. Be flexible!

Responsibilities :

• Report to work according to department schedule and comply with organizational timekeeping policy.
• Maintain the donation site and equipment according to SOP : Assembly, daily quality control procedures, routine / preventative maintenance, housekeeping procedures and disassembly.
• Process and accurately document allogeneic whole blood donations according to SOP : registration, medical history interviews and vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, hematocrit, and temperature), phlebotomy.
• Respond to donor reactions according to SOP : Identify / treat symptoms, monitor / perform vital signs (pulse and blood pressure) and accurately document the reaction.
• Execute special projects and other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Operations Manager.

Requirements :

High school graduate or equivalent

Compassionate interpersonal skills

Experience in phlebotomy and / or taking vital signs is preferred; certification as a phlebotomist, medical assistant, EMT, paramedic or LVN is a plus

Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to sensitive / confidential information and situations

Ability to maintain focus and make sound judgments in a busy / distracting environment

Ability to perform the same task repeatedly while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Ability to read / follow SOPs and to maintain complete / accurate records

Ability to work well in a team environment.

Ability to work a full time flexible schedule including Saturday and / or Sunday

Good manual dexterity

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted

Ability to stand for long periods.

LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY Sorry  out of Austin Metro  folks!

We are a drug free workplace.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance