Experienced Phlebotomist

BioLife Plasma Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting high-quality plasma from donors, ensuring a positive donor experience, and maintaining operational procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally have customer service experience. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient facing role is helpful.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Ability to lift to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and program the plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during the donation process.

Skills

Customer service experience

Fine motor coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phlebotomist

About The Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

How You Will Contribute

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and program the plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.
• Perform all tasks required for the setup, verification, operation, and troubleshooting of plasmapheresis equipment within scope of training.
• Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines.
• Stock supplies, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform finger sticks, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• Coordinate donors to donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system.
• Support the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes through use of company approved procedures including 5S, Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen.

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 to 5 lbs., and 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.
• Because of 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.

Benefits

We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Location and Compensation

Location: Birmingham, AL, USA.

Starting hourly wage: $17.00. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives and basic benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits. U.S. employees may accrue up to 80 hours of sick time and up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

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.