We offer:
Competitive Compensation $19.53/hour.
Opportunity to earn more with shift-differentials; pay increases as your proficiency increases
Flexible Scheduling
6:30am - 5:30pm; every other weekend.
Comprehensive Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Educational Assistance, and Retirement Plan
On-the Job Training
No experienced needed. We pay you while we train you to make sure you’re set up for success!
Great Work Culture
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality care and customer service to our donor volunteers and recipients of our blood products
Career Growth Opportunities
With promotional opportunities across various disciplines, there are plenty of options for advancement to create a career with us
Make a Difference
Be a crucial part of our mission to save lives and support our community.
About this Role:
Under the guidance of our 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.
Who we’re looking for:
Ability and Desire to Learn Medical Procedures
We offer comprehensive training to complete the tasks required for phlebotomy procedures. Training will be provided. The candidate must successfully complete all the prescribed training programs to be qualified to perform the role
Comfortable with a Hospital-like environment
Must be comfortable with working in a hospital-like environment, handling blood products with care and professionalism
Warm and Caring Personality
This role requires a high level of warmth and care toward the donor with exceptional bedside manners
Must Have
A car, a valid driver’s license, and a willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Experience
Background in healthcare, phlebotomy, or customer service
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, follow directions, and work with computers
Travel
Throughout the State of RI, and Areas of Massachusetts and Connecticut
Get rewarded with a $2,500 sign-on bonus for joining our dynamic team
Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers 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 biopharmaceutical 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. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
The Rhode Island Blood Center was founded in 1979 as a non-profit community blood center. As the sole supplier of blood to all of the hospitals in Rhode Island, our mission is to ensure patients have immediate access to a safe, plentiful and cost-effective blood supply. Our main Blood and Platelet Donor Center is located at 405 Promenade Street in Providence, Rhode Island. We also have five additional donation centers conveniently located throughout Rhode Island, including Woonsocket, Warwick, South County, Aquidneck Island and Westerly.
RIBC has long-standing relationships with many organizations in community who sponsor blood drives, helping us make giving blood as convenient as possible for donors. Approximately 250 to 280 units of blood must be collected each day to meet the needs of patients and hospitals we serve in Rhode Island and throughout New England.
The Blood Center is much more than just a blood collection organization or blood bank. We register people for the National Marrow Donor Program and collect stem cells of donors who match recipients needing bone marrow transplants right at our Providence Center. We provide various therapeutic treatments for patients in local hospitals. Our state-of-the-art laboratory conducts DNA and relationship testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing and red cell typing. We are also involved in a variety of local and national research programs in an effort to improve all aspects of the blood banking industry.
The Rhode Island Blood Center is dedicated to steady growth and improvement in our community blood program.
