Full-Time
Lead Phlebotomist
Mobile
Posted on 9/17/2025
Rhode Island Blood Center
201-500 employees
Non-profit blood center and marrow registry
No salary listed
Providence, RI, USA
In Person
Travel throughout RI, MA, and CT required.
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- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years in health care or customer service experience in a blood center, plasma center, or other highly regulated environment.
- Successful completion of Donor Care Technician levels I-III.
- Any combination of education, training and experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Travel throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut is required.
- The operations lead is responsible for the efficient and effective operation of blood collection activities to ensure donor and product safety, excellent customer service, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
- This role will lead activities (i.e., open/close, staff assignments, QC, donor screening, phlebotomy, automation) at fixed sites or mobile operations.
- Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Donor Care Technician I-III.
- Analyze donor data and determine optimal product collections on appropriate instruments.
- Conducts Donor Care Technician training for new and newly promoted staff.
- Participates in employee audits.
- Performs ongoing competency assessment, including retraining.
- Provides technical coaching to staff.
- Trouble shoot equipment/computer issues at on site or mobiles.
- Effectively manage blood collection process to ensure optimal donor flow/staff utilization and that all blood collection activities take place in accordance with SOPs.
- Plan staff assignments, breaks, and lunches per department standards and donor needs.
- Ensure appropriate handling of blood collections.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience 3–6-month experience in a lead or supervisor role preferred.
- Phlebotomy, Nursing and/or Medical Assistant Certificate or EMT-Preferred.
Rhode Island Blood Center collects and supplies blood and related products to Rhode Island hospitals and New England clinics. It runs a main donor center in Providence with five additional donation sites across the state. It collects 250–280 units of blood daily to meet patient needs and supports blood drives with community partners. The center also registers donors with the National Marrow Donor Program and collects stem cells for bone marrow transplants, when matches are found. Its state-of-the-art lab performs DNA testing, HLA typing, and red cell typing, and it participates in local and national research programs to improve blood banking. Overall, the organization aims to provide a safe, ample, and affordable blood supply and to support related therapies for patients in its region.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$150K
Headquarters
Providence, Rhode Island
Founded
1979
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FDA's Individual Donor Assessment expands eligibility for more donations.
- Olympian Elizabeth Beisel endorsements boost local Rhode Island participation.
- Sickle Cell Center partnership raises awareness during September month.
What critics are saying
- FDA guidance forces system overhauls, causing 70-90% donation drops in 3-6 months.
- Lifespan builds in-house collection, eroding RIBC market share in 12-18 months.
- Connecticut Blood Bank captures 20% donations via mobile units in 18-24 months.
What makes Rhode Island Blood Center unique
- RIBC operates as largest community-based non-profit blood center in Rhode Island.
- RIBC supplies over 90,000 donations annually to 50+ hospitals and EMS.
- RIBC partners with RISPCA, Olympians, and Lifespan for targeted drives.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company News
Rhode Island Blood Center partners with RISPCA for donation drive.
Rhode Island Blood Center introduces new donor screening, welcomes eligible LGBTQ+ donors.
In support of National Preparedness Month, The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency in partnership with the Rhode Island Blood Center will host a "Preparedness Month Blood Drive."
Rhode Island Blood Center partners with local Olympian for more donations.
September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, so the Rhode Island Blood Center is partnering with Lifespan's Sickle Cell Center to raise awareness.