Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Entry Level Phlebotomist supports plasma center operations by screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy. The role emphasizes customer service, donor safety, and the quality of collected plasma. It reports to the Plasma Center Manager.

This is a part-time position. Most shifts are 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. The role includes working a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The position is based at the BioLife plasma donation center in Kansas City, Missouri. The work environment is described as fast-paced and friendly, with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and prolonged glove use for 90% of work tasks.

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.
• Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods; 90% of work tasks involve prolonged glove wear due to potential bloodborne-pathogen exposure.

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 focus on 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 changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Medical and dental benefits
• Family leave
• Disability insurance
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED