Entry Level Phlebotomy Technician

BioLife Plasma Services; Harwood Heights (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day 1

On-demand pay

Debt-free education opportunities

Paid training

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a part-time Plasma Donor Screener to support plasma center operations. You will perform phlebotomy and donor screening while ensuring safety and quality in donor interactions.

Responsibilities include greeting donors, recording vital signs, coordinating donor compensation, and maintaining accurate records. Must adapt to weekend and holiday shifts and comply with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to walk and/or stand for the entire shift.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays required.
• Lift up to 5 lbs; occasional lifting up to 32 lbs and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination and ability to hear equipment at a distance.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens; 90% of tasks require glove wear.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet donors, and focus on donor safety.
• Screen new and repeat donors; take and record vital signs and finger-stick results.
• Use the Donor Information System; prepare donor charts and coordinate donor compensation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and initiate changes per approved procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Donor safety

Phlebotomy basics

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

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This role is truly part-time, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, 3 or more days per week—designed to fit your life.

• We will confirm your availability, as well as shift days and times, early in the interview process.
• Because we value open communication, you will be informed in advance of any schedule changes.
• Our patients depend on the plasma we collect, so your reliability during scheduled hours is greatly valued.
• While our part-time roles are designed with flexibility on both sides, consistency during scheduled shifts is essential.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1.
• On-demand pay—access a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Debt‑free education opportunities—earn your degree or certifications with no out‑of‑pocket costs.
• Paid training—set up for success from day one.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

About The Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect becomes life‑changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

How You Will Contribute

• Answer phones, greet donors, and focus on donor safety and team safety.
• Screen new and repeat donors; 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.
• Identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using approved procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

What You Bring To Takeda

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift up to 5 lbs.; occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient‑facing role is helpful.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.