Phlebotomist

BioLife Plasma Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team. In this rewarding role, you'll interact with donors, perform vital phlebotomy tasks, and ensure a smooth donation process. Your commitment to customer service will help transform lives through the collection of high-quality plasma. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector. Join us in a friendly, fast-paced atmosphere where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical/Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in a customer or patient facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and monitor donors during the donation process.
• Coordinate donors and manage donor reactions effectively.
• Support operational improvements and assist with center processes.

Skills

Customer Service

Phlebotomy

Fine Motor Coordination

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Plasmapheresis Equipment

Donor Information System (DIS)

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About The Role

Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become 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

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of 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 samples, and record other donor measures including 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.
• Willingness to 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., and occasionally up to 32 lbs., rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a customer or patient facing role is helpful.

What Takeda Can Offer You

We support our donors and our team members. We offer career growth opportunities, comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance, and more, in a friendly, fast-paced environment.

More About Us

Takeda is committed to transforming patient care through innovative pharmaceuticals and patient support programs. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace dedicated to Better Health and a Brighter Future worldwide.