Plasma Donor Phlebotomist — Caring & Hands-On

BioLife Plasma; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Phlebotomist to support plasma center operations by screening donors and performing phlebotomy. You will greet donors, monitor them during donation, operate plasmapheresis equipment, and ensure smooth center processes.

The role requires standing/walking during shifts, ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays, and basic lab-like tasks such as venipuncture, pressure checks, and data entry into the DIS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to walk and stand for entire shift.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift up to 32 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs rarely.
• Prolonged glove wear due to exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• 1+ year in a customer or patient-facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during donation and manage donor reactions.
• Set up, verify, operate and troubleshoot plasmapheresis equipment within training scope.
• Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on plasmapheresis machines.
• Stock supplies, break down cartons and assist with disposal.

Skills

Fine motor coordination

Depth perception

Hearing ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Phlebotomist to support plasma center operations by screening donors and performing phlebotomy. You will greet donors, monitor them during donation, operate plasmapheresis equipment, and ensure smooth center processes.

The role requires standing/walking during shifts, ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays, and basic lab-like tasks such as venipuncture, pressure checks, and data entry into the DIS.