Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda•Kyle, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At BioLife, this role is a part-time position designed to accommodate multiple commitments. Most shifts last 4 to 6 hours per day, three or more days per week. Availability, shift days, and times will be confirmed early in the interview process, and team members will be informed in advance of schedule changes. Reliability during scheduled hours is important, alongside flexibility on both sides. The role supports plasma center operations by screening donors and performing phlebotomy. The employee reports to the Plasma Center Manager and is expected to provide customer service and maintain quality while helping ensure donor and team safety. Work includes a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, in a fast-paced, friendly environment. The position is based in Kyle, Texas, and offers a starting hourly wage of $16.00. Takeda describes its benefits program as including retirement benefits, medical and dental coverage, family leave, disability insurance, and more.

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 lbs., occasionally lift materials up to 32 lbs., and rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
Fine motor coordination and depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and focus on donors while ensuring the safety of donors and the team.
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.