Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Entry Level Phlebotomist works in a BioLife plasma donation center, screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy to support center operations. The role focuses on donor safety, customer service, quality, and accurate records. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager and includes paid interactive training. It is part-time, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week. Availability and shift schedules are discussed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing or patient-facing role is helpful.
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, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods; 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and assist donors while ensuring donor and team safety.
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 center-process changes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.