Plasma Center Technician / Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Plasma Center Technician / Entry Level Phlebotomist supports plasma center operations by screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy. The role focuses on donor safety, customer service, and the quality of collected plasma, which is used to make medicines. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager and includes paid, interactive training. It is a part-time role, generally scheduled for shifts of 4 to 6 hours a day, at least 3 days per week. Availability and shift days and times are confirmed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. The role may involve 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.
Willingness 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, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods, as 90% of work tasks involve 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 is helpful.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and assist donors while ensuring the safety of donors and team members.
Screen new and repeat donors; 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 operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate center-process changes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.