Phlebotomist

Job Type Full-time Description

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven, individual to join the team as a Phlebotomist in Birmingham, AL.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program
• Bonus program for collections
• Holiday premium paid on certain holidays

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

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Previous customer service experience
• CDL holders preferred; additional compensation available

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 125 hospitals in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. 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 30 donor centers, 50 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.

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 $15.00 - $16.50 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.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge, and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances.

Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions.

LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).

LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.