LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Part Time Donor Services Specialist in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for duties relating to whole blood and apheresis donations in compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The primary purpose of the position is related to the recruitment, intake and processing of blood donors but excludes responsibilities related to actual phlebotomy.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greet potential blood donors and make donors aware of daily blood needs

• 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

• Actively assist in recruitment, telerecruitment and rescheduling of donors

• Work shifts include weekends, holidays, evenings and nights. Employees are expected to work both in the center and on a bloodmobile

• Construct and deconstruct mobile collections equipment for blood drives

• 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

• Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS Office; position will be required to learn blood bank specific software, such as IBBIS, Donor Scheduling, etc.

• Excellent teamwork skills

• Knowledge of the various types of donations a donor can give and the various intended uses associated with donations

• 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

• Previous blood bank experience

• CPR certification

This is a part time position. Starting salary range is $11.00 - $12.10 an hour. All offers of employment with LifeSouth are contingent upon applicants passing a pre-employment drug screen and/or physical examination and background check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/Tobacco Free.

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).

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. If you have questions regarding the information contained in this job posting call 1-888-795-2707 and ask to speak to the Talent & Recruitment Coordinator. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.