Part-Time Phlebotomist

Takeda•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

The Phlebotomist reports to the Plasma Center Manager and works as a plasma donor screener and phlebotomist to support plasma center operations. The role involves greeting donors, performing venipuncture, operating plasmapheresis equipment, monitoring donors during donation, and maintaining donor records and measurements. The position is part-time, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week. Shift days and times are confirmed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. The role requires reliability during scheduled hours and includes paid interactive training. The work takes place in a fast-paced, friendly environment and includes potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Takeda offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes retirement benefits, medical and dental coverage, family leave, disability insurance, and more.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Ability 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.
Prolonged glove wear is required for 90% of work tasks because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 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 donation 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 donor measures including hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
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 initiating process changes using approved procedures, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.