Phlebotomist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited. is seeking a Phlebotomist in Joplin, Missouri. In this role, you will greet donors, perform phlebotomy, and monitor the donation process to support plasma center operations. The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a customer-facing role. Offering a supportive environment with career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement. Evening and weekend work required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient facing role.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and program the plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during donation process and manage donor reactions.
• Perform all tasks required for the setup, verification, operation, and troubleshooting of plasmapheresis equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Fine motor coordination

Ability to lift up to 32 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Phlebotomist – Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high‑quality plasma you collect will become life‑changing medicines. This role requires commitment to customer service and quality. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform donor screening and phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.