Experienced Phlebotomist

Takeda•Jacksonville, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist supports plasma center operations by screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and focuses on donor service, quality, and safe operation of plasma collection equipment. The position is based at the BioLife Plasma Donation Center in Jacksonville, Florida, and is part-time. Responsibilities include welcoming donors, performing venipuncture, programming and operating plasmapheresis machines, monitoring donors throughout donations, and responding to donor reactions. The Phlebotomist also collects and records donor measurements, enters information into the Donor Information System, coordinates donors on the donor floor, and processes donor compensation using a debit card system. The role includes stocking supplies and supporting continuous improvement of center processes using approved procedures.

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 pounds, occasionally lift materials up to 32 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor coordination and depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Prolonged glove wear for 90% of work tasks due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a customer- or patient-facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
Perform donor venipuncture and program plasmapheresis machines.
Monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.
Set up, verify, operate, and troubleshoot plasmapheresis equipment within the scope of training.
Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on plasmapheresis machines.
Stock supplies, break down empty cartons, and assist with proper disposal.
Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, and monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system.
Perform finger sticks, test samples, and record hematocrit, total protein, weight, and other donor measures.
Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
Coordinate donors to the donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system.
Support the center management team in identifying operational improvement opportunities and implementing process changes using approved methods, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.