Phlebotomist Driver | College Station, TX (Full-time)
(This is a driving position- Texas Driver's License and good driving record are required)
Be a Lifesaver. Build a Meaningful Career.
Are you passionate about helping others and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Join our team of everyday heroes as a Phlebotomist Driver, where your work directly supports patients and hospitals by helping ensure a safe and reliable blood supply for our communities.
In this dynamic role, you will travel to mobile blood drive locations, engage with diverse donors, and perform critical blood collection procedures in a professional, compassionate, and safety-focused environment. As a key member of our donor collections team, you will be responsible for donor screening, blood collection, donor care, and supporting mobile blood drive operations from setup through breakdown.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with people, thrive in changing environments, and are committed to making a meaningful impact every day. Successful candidates must possess a valid Texas driver's license in good standing and demonstrate the ability and willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of employment. If you are dependable, customer-focused, and passionate about saving lives, we invite you to join our mission.
Schedule: This position offers two days off each week, and a flexible schedule based on blood drive operations. Shifts may vary and can start as early as 5:00 AM or end as late as 10:00 PM, making it ideal for individuals who can adapt to changing schedules and enjoy the excitement of a mobile work environment.
Just For You:
Career advancement opportunities.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.
Tips to thrive in our culture:
Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect.
Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
Perform donor registration verification, health history review, and pre-donation screening in accordance with established procedures.
Conduct venipuncture and blood collection procedures utilizing approved phlebotomy techniques.
Monitor donors throughout the donation process and provide post-donation care and instructions.
Identify, respond to, and escalate donor reactions or non-routine situations as appropriate.
Ensure donor safety, comfort, and satisfaction throughout the donation experience.
Deliver exceptional customer service to donors, volunteers, and community partners.
Create a welcoming and professional environment that promotes donor retention and engagement.
Educate donors regarding the donation process and address questions or concerns.
Represent the organization positively at mobile blood drives and community events.
Assist with loading, unloading, transportation, setup, and breakdown of equipment and supplies at mobile collection sites.
Prepare donation areas to meet safety, operational, and quality requirements.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of collection equipment and workspaces.
Accurately complete donor records and required documentation in a timely manner.
Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and quality standards.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard donor information.
Participate in required training, continuing education, and competency assessments.
Maintain proficiency in blood collection procedures and equipment operation.
Support team members to ensure efficient workflow and successful blood drive operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Phlebotomy Certification strongly preferred.
EMT Certification or licensure in a related healthcare field preferred.
Minimum six (6) months of phlebotomy experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience performing venipuncture, donor screening, and blood collection procedures preferred.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally and compassionately with diverse populations.
Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record that meets organizational standards.
Ability and willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of employment.
Ability to work in a mobile environment, including travel to various blood drive locations and assisting with equipment setup and breakdown.
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures, maintain accurate records, and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions when loading and unloading equipment at mobile sites, toxic or caustic chemicals, and blood and/or blood components, as well as other bio-hazardous material. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job duties involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood with a risk of exposure to Hepatitis and HIV.
Who We Are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.
Some Jobs Change Lives. Others Save Them.
Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.
