Phlebotomist -Blood drive team (we train) FT

Versiti • Traverse City, MI

9d

About The Position

Versiti is seeking a Phlebotomist for its blood drive team. Under direct supervision by department leadership, this position performs whole blood and apheresis collection, interacts with donors and coordinators, and provides a high-quality, donor-centered experience. The role contributes to a collaborative and respectful team culture through teamwork, effective communication, and professionalism.

The position also supports mobile blood drives by preparing collection sites, setting up equipment and technology, loading and unloading supplies, and safely transporting staff and equipment in a mobile drive vehicle. The schedule is driven by blood drive needs, with full-time hours of 32–40 per week, five days on and two days off. Availability from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays, is required. Schedules are posted two to three weeks in advance.

Versiti offers eight weeks of paid training. Evening and weekend shift differentials are available, as are skill-based percentage increases after training and an additional increase for Spanish bilingual employees who pass a certification exam. The target salary is based on internal averages and local market ranges; specific compensation and benefits information is shared during phone screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than one year of job-related experience.
• Valid, in-state driver's license.
• Cargo certification.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours, with availability from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Ability to read and interpret standard operating procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and department manuals.
• Basic mathematical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions and organize work for productive workflow.
• Ability to provide consistently positive, professional, empathetic, donor-centered service.
• Ability and desire to contribute to a positive team culture through respectful communication, behavior, and collaboration.
• Flexibility to work independently or with a team and adapt to changing organizational and donor needs.
• Strong communication skills, including respectfully giving and receiving feedback from peers, donors, and leadership.
• Ability to learn and use computer applications required for the job.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of relevant, people-facing experience.
• Spanish bilingual ability; a certification exam is required for the additional increase.

Responsibilities

• Prepare collection sites and set up equipment, including technology systems and quality-control processes.
• Operate mobile drive vehicles when authorized, following DOT guidelines and safely transporting staff, supplies, and equipment.
• Load and unload supplies and set up at mobile sites.
• Perform donor screening, including collecting donor histories and conducting a mini-physical, to determine eligibility.
• Perform venipunctures and blood draws while ensuring donor safety.
• Provide a respectful, compassionate, professional, and customer-focused donor experience.
• Respond appropriately to donor questions, concerns, complaints, and reactions, and escalate issues to a leader when appropriate.
• Perform automated collection using Alyx and/or Trima when assigned, including recognizing and responding to automation reactions.
• Recruit and convert donors for automation.
• Maintain product integrity and ensure proper identification of donors.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and complete department records as needed.
• Prepare and pack units for transport when assigned.
• Provide reaction care and assist other staff with donor reactions as needed.
• Rebook donors for future appointments.
• Support a positive team culture through collaboration, respectful communication, and support for coworkers.
• Complete additional background checks if required by a sponsor when assisting a mobile drive.
• Follow applicable regulatory and compliance requirements and standard operating policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the job classification as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Eight weeks of paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 7%.
• Voluntary programs and discount programs.
• Evening and weekend shift differentials.
• Skill-based percentage increases after training.
• Additional increase available for Spanish bilingual employees after passing a certification exam.

What This Job Offers

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