Job Title: Phlebotomist Job Category: Healthcare , Nursing Job ID: 1834244	Apply Now! >Email >Fax >Website >Mail Fax Apply Info You may fax your resume to this employer at the following number:   512-206-1261 Mail Apply Info You may mail your resume to this employer at the following address:   Human Resources Affiliated Medical Organizations PO Box 4679 Austin, TX 78765-4679
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Job Requirements		Job Description
Job Status: Full Time Work Experience Required: Up to 1 Year Hours/Shifts: Day (First Shift), Afternoon (Second Shift), Night (Third Shift), Rotating, Weekends Education Required: High School Equivalent Certification Required: Phlebotomy, medical assisting, EMT or Nursing Asst. Weekends: Required Authorized to work in US: Yes  Pay and Benefits Salary Range: $11.40 to $12.85 per year Benefits: Full Benefits		Phlebotomist Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas Blood & Tissue Center of Central Texas Report To:  Operations Manager (Fixed Sit or Mobile) Exposure Level:  3 Purpose:  Own the Experience.  Use personal expression and creativity to provide outstanding customer service to donors, coworkers and guests thus ensuring the best possible donation experience and working environment.  Adhere to established quality practices while continually seeking to improve and expand upon work performance and knowledge. Responsibilities: Meet and exceed Life Is In Your Hands program expectations and Own It! customer service standards: Stay in the Know, Get Funky, Open Doors, Applause Feels Good, and Cross the Line 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   Determine donor suitability according to SOP: Register donors, conduct/ document medical history interviews and perform/document vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, hematocrit and temperature) [Applies to mobile and cross trained employees. Cross training of employees will occur at the operations manager's discretion.] Execute whole blood phlebotomy techniques on allogeneic donors according to SOP: Vein selection, preparation of aseptic phlebotomy site, labeling of collection materials, venipuncture, sample collection and donor escort Accurately record donor phlebotomy results in electronic database or legibly on donor record Respond to donor reactions according to SOP: Identify/treat symptoms, monitor/perform vital signs (pulse and blood pressure) and accurately document the reaction Review electronic/hard copy documentation, as appropriate, according to SOP Execute special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor or operations manager Skills, Education, Experience: High school graduate or equivalent Effective communication skills Compassionate interpersonal skills Excellent customer service skills Basic computer skills Punctual and dependable Prefer one year of experience in phlebotomy and/or taking vital signs Certification as an EMT, paramedic, medical assistant or phlebotomist is preferred and may substitute for experience. Physical/Mental Abilities: Ability to interpret and respond appropriately to sensitive/confidential information and situations Ability to stand for long periods 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 flexible schedule including Saturdays/Sundays as needed Good manual dexterity Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted