Medical Screener

Takeda•Dubuque, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Screener works at a BioLife plasma donation center, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. The role screens plasma donors and performs phlebotomy to support center operations, with a focus on donor safety, customer service, and quality. Shifts are typically 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week; shift availability, days, and times are discussed during the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. The position includes 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.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below 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).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing 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 vital signs and finger-stick results.
Use the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
Identify opportunities for continuous operational 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.