Phlebotomist / Donor Specialist-No Experience Will Train

Phlebotomist / Donor Specialist-No Experience Will Train

Job Locations US-NY-Rye Job ID 2025-6999 Category Phlebotomy Minimum Rate $27.7295 Maximum Rate $27.7295 Work Location Type Physical

Responsibilities

About this Role :

Under the guidance of out Medical Director and Regional Collections Manager, you'll assist with the collection of blood and blood products. As a phlebotomist, you will ensure a positive and comfortable experience for our donor volunteers, helping them feel valued and informed throughout the donation process. You will be trained in blood drawing procedures and will handle various tasks, from managing donor information to maintaining strict infection control practices. Your efforts will help create a welcoming environment that encourages donors to become lifelong supporters of our mission. Your role is crucial in ensuring we adhere to our policies and meet the high standards set by NYBC, the FDA, and other organizations.

What you'll do :

Welcome Donors with a Smile : Provide outstanding customer service at our mobile units and / or donor centers. Greet donors warmly, educate the first-time donors on what to expect to ease their anxiety around donating, guide them throughout the donation process, and ensure a smooth and overall positive and delightfully warm experience.

• Blood Draws : Perform blood draws and collect specimens following established protocols and procedures under the guidance of the local Medical Director and Regional Collections Manager, (training will be provided).
• Operating Medical Equipment : Operate and maintain medical equipment for blood collection, including cleansing, inspecting equipment after usage as well as appropriate storage as needed. Your role is crucial in ensuring we adhere to our policies and meet the high standards set by NYBC, the FDA, and other organizations.
• Manage Donor Information : Verify and update donor information in our BECS system to create barcodes and keep relevant collection staff informed of any changes.
• Educate and Assist : Help donors understand which type of donation is best for them based on our inventory needs and capacity. Explain the benefits of automated donations, including plasma, platelets, and auto-red cells.
• Follow Safety Procedures : Adhere to infection control practices, including blood and body fluid precautions, isolation techniques, and following procedures to discard used supplies.
• Record Keeping : Perform clerical tasks to support blood drawing activities and maintain required records and documentation.
• Educate Donor : Educate donors on the importance of blood donation and ensure their experience is positive and encouraging.

Qualifications

Who we're looking for :

Overview

About us :

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has provided more than 60 years of lifesaving research, innovation, and impact. NYBCe is one of the largest nonprofit blood centers, spanning 17+ states and serving 75 million people. NYBCe operates Blood Bank of Delmarva, Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Connecticut Blood Center, Memorial Blood Centers, Nebraska Community Blood Bank, New Jersey Blood Services, New York Blood Center, and Rhode Island Blood Center, delivering one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic, and biomedical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBCe is a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit .

What we offer :

All salaries are pursuant to Local 1199 Collective Bargaining Agreement.