Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Entry Level Phlebotomist works at a BioLife plasma donation center, screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy to support center operations. The role focuses on donor safety, customer service, and quality while collecting plasma used to make medicines. It reports to the Plasma Center Manager. This is a part-time position, generally involving shifts of 4 to 6 hours per day on 3 or more days per week. Shift availability and days and times are discussed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. The role includes a paid, interactive training program and requires working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Willingness 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 pounds, occasionally lift materials up to 32 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
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 vital signs and finger-stick results.
Use the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.