Houchin Blood Bank in Bakersfield is currently hiring part time phlebotomists. They’re willing to train, which is ALWAYS a big plus!
If you’ve already gotten your phlebotomy certification, but don’t have any experience yet, it’s jobs like these that help you gain experience to land higher paying jobs down the road. Since it’s part time, it seems like a great position for a student. Houchin Blood Bank lists being bilingual as a “plus”. Houchin Blood Bank prefers a medical background, but their job posting doesn’t say it’s necessary, just preferred. Since you’ll be working with the public, they obviously want excellent communication skills and professional customer service. Since you’ll be drawing blood, attention to detail is a MUST.
Houchin Blood Bank has 2 locations:
5901 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
Bolthouse Dr, Bakersfield CA 93311
Typical Duties At Houchin Blood Bank:
- Ensure donor procedures are always followed.
- Donor card filing
- Traveling with the mobile blood unit may be necessary.
- Assist with stocking supplies in the proper locations.
- Work between the mobile site and the fixed site.
- Assist in coordinating blood donations.
- Use proper computer skills as needed.
- Assist with the guidance of blood donors throughout the blood donation process.
- Successfully train to do proper apheresis.
- Ensure blood donors are properly identified.