Phlebotomist /Donor Collections Technician I

African American Talent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Sick days

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Memorial Blood Centers seeks a phlebotomist to perform donor screening and blood collection at fixed centers or mobile drives around the Twin Cities.

Responsibilities include vitals assessment, donor care, and accurate documentation. Variable schedule with shifts 6am–8:30pm and ongoing staff trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Local travel and reliable transportation to work.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document vitals to determine eligibility.
• Perform blood collection (phlebotomy) per safety procedures.
• Provide customer service and pre/post donation care as needed.
• Set up community blood drives and load/unload mobile units safely.
• Clean equipment and work areas.
• Ensure accurate documentation of units.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred phlebotomy or nursing assistant training

Tools

none

Job description

Responsibilities

Summary

This position involves donor screening, customer service, and whole blood collection. All protocols are clearly documented and taught using inclusive and recurring training sessions. A phlebotomist in this position might work at a fixed donor center location or at various community sites via mobile blood drives and will work with a variety of donors each shift.

Schedule

Variable schedule. Monday - Friday with rotating weekends. Hours between 6am - 8:30pm.

Location

To support area blood drives and donor centers around the Twin Cities (training at the St. Paul center).

Job Responsibilities

1. Assess and document vitals of presenting donors to determine eligibility.
2. Perform blood collection (phlebotomy) in accordance with applicable policies and safety procedures.
3. Provide excellent customer service and pre/post donation care as needed.
4. Assist with the setup of community blood drives including the safe loading/unloading of mobile units.
5. Perform cleaning tasks, including equipment cleaning.
6. Ensure accuracy, acceptability, and completeness of documentation to prevent loss of units.
7. Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

The hourly rate for this position is $19.53 - $21.03/hr. (including applicable shift differentials)

IBR also offers comprehensive benefits (including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days) to full and part-time employees, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license required
• Local travel. Must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Full hand use and depth perception needed
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts
• Preferred: Specialized training beyond high school such as phlebotomy, nursing assistant, medial assistant, EMT or one year of college coursework

Job Locations

US-MN-St. Paul

Employment Type

Regular Full-Time

Work Location Type

Physical

Overview

Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers have served Minnesota and Wisconsin for more than 75 years, delivering more than 125,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. MBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) (https://www.nybce.org/), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute (https://www.nybce.org/our-research/) is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. MBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit mbc.org . Connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MemorialBldCtrs) , X (https://twitter.com/MemorialBldCtrs/) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/memorialbldctrs/) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/memorial-blood-centers).

New York Blood Center Enterprises is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/or parental status, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veterans status, or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, or Municipal Law.