Entry Level Phlebotomist

3387 BioLife Plasma Services•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

The Entry Level Phlebotomist performs plasma donor screening and phlebotomy to support plasma center operations. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and focuses on donor safety, customer service, and quality. It is a part-time position, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, three or more days per week. The center confirms availability and shift schedules early in the interview process and provides advance notice of schedule changes. The position may involve 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 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, as 90% of work tasks involve potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

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

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 changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
Perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.