Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda • McDonough, GA

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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 emphasizes donor safety, customer service, quality, and accurate recordkeeping. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager and includes paid, interactive training. It is described as part-time in the role overview, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week; however, the listing’s employment details identify it as full time.

The role involves greeting and assisting donors, screening new and repeat donors, recording vital signs and finger-stick results, maintaining donor charts and records, using the Donor Information System, coordinating donor compensation, and supporting continuous improvement. The schedule may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and a variety of shifts. Work includes prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

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; 90% of work tasks involve prolonged glove wear due to 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 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.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits
• Medical and dental benefits
• Family leave
• Disability insurance
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid, interactive training program

What This Job Offers

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