Start a Healthcare Career in Mitchell, SD | Phlebotomist | Full-Time

Mitchell • Mitchell, SD

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About The Position

LifeServe Blood Center is hiring a full-time Phlebotomist in Mitchell, South Dakota. The organization is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served local hospitals and patients since 1947 and provides blood products to more than 175 hospitals, primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Illinois. No prior phlebotomy experience is necessary, and paid training is provided. The minimum starting wage is $18.75 per hour, with the possibility of a higher starting wage for candidates with phlebotomy experience. Pay is based in part on schedule flexibility, and typical promotion may occur after 6–8 months.

Training covers donor interaction and registration, explaining the impact of blood donation, medical history screenings, blood draws, and assisting with mobile and donor-center setup and teardown. Full-time employees receive the listed part-time benefits plus medical and dental coverage, an HSA with employer contribution, life and AD&D insurance, and supplemental life insurance.

This role requires availability Monday through Saturday every week, including Saturdays. Main working days are Tuesday through Thursday, with additional days Monday, Friday, or Saturday based on operational needs. Monday–Friday hours are 5 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday hours are 5 a.m.–5 p.m. Shifts vary from day to day and week to week. The role may involve travel to other LifeServe locations or mobile blood drives and work outside climate-controlled areas. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of post-offer drug testing and background checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge and experience using a computer system.
• Professional and courteous behavior.
• Integrity and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Availability Monday through Saturday every week, including Saturdays.
• Ability to work shifts that vary from day to day and week to week.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Previous phlebotomy or healthcare experience is preferred but not required; phlebotomy experience may qualify candidates for a higher starting wage.
• Experience in retail, customer service, food service, or restaurants is valued.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and register blood donors.
• Convey the impact of blood donation and the organization’s life-saving mission.
• Perform medical history screenings.
• Perform phlebotomy blood draws.
• Assist with setup and teardown at mobile blood drives and donor centers.
• Follow training and operating procedures.
• Travel to other LifeServe locations or mobile blood drives as needed.

Benefits

• Vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% contribution after one year and at least 1,000 service hours
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• Flexible spending accounts for health, limited-purpose, and dependent care
• Medical coverage for full-time employees
• Dental coverage for full-time employees
• HSA with employer contribution for full-time employees
• Life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental life insurance for full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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