Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda•Dubuque, IA

10d

About The Position

The Entry Level Phlebotomist supports plasma center operations by screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and focuses on donor safety, customer service, and quality. Donors’ plasma is used to make medicines for patients. This is a part-time role, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week. Shift days and times are confirmed during the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above the shoulders and below the knees.
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., occasionally lift materials up to 32 lbs., and rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Prolonged glove wear is required for 90% of work tasks because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing or patient-facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and assist donors while ensuring the safety of donors and team members.
Screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger-stick results.
Use the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
Identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.