DC Phlebotomist 1 - HEB Donor Center (Part-time)… at Carter… · HEB…

*** THIS POSITION REQUIRES FULL-TIME TRAINING FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 8 WEEKS. AFTER TRAINING, THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE RELEASED TO THE DESIGNATED DONOR CENTER PART-TIME SCHEDULE***

Ready to join us in life-saving work?

Carter BloodCare is expanding our dynamic team of Phlebotomists. Whether you are new to the healthcare industry or interested in making the move, this is your opportunity! No experience is required—we're looking for individuals passionate about helping others, committed to delivering the highest care and customer service to our donors, and willing to learn.

We currently have openings for Phlebotomists on our Mobile Collections and donor center teams. Our Mobile Collections teams travel to different locations for blood drives, providing a unique opportunity to connect with different donors daily. Our Donor Center teams are located throughout North, Central and East Texas. Donor Center team members have an opportunity to build relationships with regular donors who live and/or work near their donor center.

This is your chance to be an essential part of the procurement process of safe and quality blood products. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting and fulfilling career!

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The Life of a Phlebotomist

What does a Carter BloodCare Phlebotomist do?

• Personally connect with donors, listen to their stories, and help them understand the impact of their donation.
• Collaborate with your teammates to create a friendly environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable returning and encouraging their friends/family to donate
• Be detail-oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
• Work with your team to move, set up, and take down equipment at mobile blood drives.

Training Schedule

During the training, which can last up to nine weeks, the days and hours will vary depending on mobile drives or Donor Centers’ hours and may include early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

Standard Schedule After Training

To best meet the needs of our donors and the community, team members work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedules are provided 3 weeks in advance.

Location

• Mobile Collections: Arrive in Bedford, TX each day and ride out to the designated blood drive(s)
• Donor Centers: Designated site within North, Central or East Texas

Job Type: Full-Time (part-time opportunities may be available after training)

Qualifications

What are the required qualifications?

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Six months of general work experience OR comparable education in the medical field, such as an internship or externship.

• Customer service experience

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience

• Prior leadership experience

• Bilingual (Spanish) skills

• Motivated to become a designated van or CDL driver through company-sponsored programs

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What is in it for you?

We provide paid training, competitive pay, career growth, and a complete benefits package. The best perk of all is saving lives – every day. It’s a job perk that’s hard to explain, but you’ll know it when you experience it.

Competitive pay

Starting rate of $18.48 (can increase if you have previous phlebotomy experience)

Additional opportunities to earn

• Donor Centers:

  • North Dallas Location Premium - $1.50/hr (Allen, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland, McKinney, Plano and Rockwall Donor Centers only)

  • Shift differentials

  • Weekend differential - $1.00/hr

  • Bilingual (Spanish) differential (must pass testing) - $2.00/hr

Advancement opportunities

• Phlebotomist 2

• Mobile-Site Supervisor

• Other opportunities throughout the organization

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) – accrual starts on the first day of employment

• 401(k) with employer match contribution up to 6% after one year of employment

• Paid holidays including two floating holidays

• Group medical plan with pharmacy coverage

• Dental and vision plans

• 100% employer-paid life insurance

• 100% employer-paid AD&D

• 100% employer-paid employee assistance program (EAP)

• Long-term & short-term disability plans

• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)

• Legal protection plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Language Learning Opportunity Program

Apply now and become a part of Carter BloodCare’s legacy in impacting Texans’ lives!

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What are the physical and mental requirements?

• Ability to move about the work area to handle donors and access equipment, including standing, sitting, walking, stooping and working in confined spaces and narrow aisles
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs/steps to enter and exit the transport vehicles as well as the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend in order to set up blood collection equipment and access the equipment during use
• Must be able to communicate with donors in order to obtain medical history and monitor the donor during donation. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Ability to move and set up the blood collection equipment/supplies weighing up to 25 pounds daily and partner carry all items over 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds; as well as periodically assist donors who are experiencing a reaction (Donor Center Phlebotomists)
• Ability to move and set up blood collection equipment/supplies weighing up to 25 pounds daily and regularly partner carry all items over 25 pounds and up to 120 pounds, as well as periodically assist donors who are experiencing a reaction (Mobile Collections Phlebotomists)
• Frequently load and unload vehicles, may be required to daily push carts/dollies weighing up to approximately 250 pounds; handling many types of equipment and cases, and perform these functions in all types of weather conditions, including adverse weather conditions (Mobile Collections Phlebotomists)
• Flexibility to work irregular shifts, long hours, and adapt to frequent schedule changes
• Exposed to potentially infectious blood and blood products on a daily basis
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, apply common sense in performing job, ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, and ability to express or exchange ideas by communicating professionally with others through the spoken word, email, text, or written report
• Mental stress related to working difficult schedules, frequent overtime, long or unscheduled hours, and maintaining a positive customer focused attitude at all times, as well as mental stress associated with attaining goals and objectives and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing environment including changing processes/procedures and work effectively in high stress situations
• Normal vision requirements include ability to see close and distant objects, adjust focus, distinguish colors, and judge distance
• Regularly exposed to cleaning chemicals, including bleach

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Carter BloodCare is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Carter BloodCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an employees or applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic, and veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements, Carter BloodCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Carter BloodCare is a Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.