LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Donor Services Team Leader in Valdosta, GA. This position is responsible for ensuring the donor center and/or bloodmobile operates safely, efficiently and effectively. The selected candidate will also directly supervise one to six Donor Technicians.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• Oversee donor collection functions

• Ensure all collections operations comply with LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

• Oversee, direct and monitor all activities of staff

• Properly complete and account for all paperwork, test tubes and blood associated with Donor Collections

• Ensure quality control on all blood collection equipment is performed and records are maintained appropriately

• Maintain stock supply in donor room

• Display positive customer service skills to both internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• CPR Certification

• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Knowledgeable in a variety of computer software applications

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• One year of donor collections experience

• Previous supervisory experience

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $13.00 - $14.30 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.