Plasma Center Technician / Entry Level Phlebotomist

Takeda•Elkhart, IN

About The Position

The Plasma Center Technician / Entry Level Phlebotomist works in a BioLife plasma donation center, screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy to support center operations. The role focuses on donor safety, customer service, and quality while collecting plasma used to make medicines. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager and includes paid, interactive training. It is part-time; most shifts are 4 to 6 hours per 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 involves a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and requires reliability during scheduled hours. The work takes place in a fast-paced, friendly environment. Tasks include donor screening and vital-sign collection, phlebotomy, donor recordkeeping, and helping improve center processes using company-approved procedures. The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and prolonged glove wear is required for most work tasks.

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, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods; 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
At least 1 year of experience in a customer- or patient-facing role is helpful.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a customer- or patient-facing role.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and focus on donors while ensuring donor and team safety.
Screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger-stick results.
Use the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
Help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
Perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.