Blood Bank Technician

Lifepoint Health Careers; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

UP Health System Marquette is seeking a Donor Technician- Blood Bank to join our team in Escanaba, MI. This full-time role supports hospital blood supply through phlebotomy, donor management, and clerical duties in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain a safe work area, perform quality control on equipment, and assist with donor recruitment to ensure adequate blood supplies for daily hospital operations. BLS‑HCP certification and phlebotomy experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• BLS-Healthcare Provider certification.
• Phlebotomy experience (6 months) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy on-site and off-site.
• Performs blood draws to maintain adequate hospital blood supply.
• Maintains a safe, aseptic, organized work area.
• Performs clerical duties including phones, data entry, and donor filing.
• Performs quality control and preventative maintenance on equipment and products.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• Tele-recruits donors as needed to sustain blood supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Clerical duties

Safety awareness

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS-HCP certification

Job description

UP Health System Marquette

Escanaba MI Location

Donor Technician- Blood Bank

Full Time 1.0 FTE 40 Hours Week Varied Shifts

Your experience matters

UP Health System- Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Donor Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Performs phlebotomy both on and offsite.
• Performs blood draws to maintain an adequate blood supply for the hospital.
• Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
• Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing related to donors.
• Performs quality control and corrective preventative maintenance on equipment, instruments, and products.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• Tele-recruits donors as needed to maintain adequate blood supplies for daily activities at the hospital.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. *Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
• Licenses: Valid driver license
• Certifications: Basic Life Support- Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Minimum Work Experience-6 months of phlebotomy experience (Preferred)
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

More about UP Health System Marquette:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS - Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!

Where We Are:

In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Marquette- is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.