Phlebotomist Join our blood drive team (We Train)

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors scientific curiosity and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute we enable life saving gifts from our donors and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine transplantation stem cells and cellular therapies oncology and genomics diagnostic lab services and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals blood centers hospital systems research and educational institutions and other health care providers. At Versiti we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision by department leadership performs phlebotomy collection of whole blood and apheresis products. Interacts with donors and coordinators providing a high level of customer service to deliver an excellent donation experience. Takes pride in and is committed to delivering high quality services. Works cooperatively and is a supportive member of the team/group. Contributes positively to the achievement of team objectives. Responsible for operating the mobile drive vehicle and transporting the mobile staff in a safe and efficient manner.

Compensation:

• $17.00/Hr
• 8 weeks paid training
• Benefits including medical/dental/vision/7% 401(k) match generous PTO policy & more!
• Shift differentials for evenings/weekends
  • Evenings (after 6:00pm)
  • Weekends
• Skill based % increases offered after training
• Additional Bilingual (Spanish) increase available after passing certification exam.

Schedule:

• Must have availability from 4:00am-10:00pm including weekends and holidays.
• Schedules are posted 2-3 weeks in advance.
• Hours are determined by blood drive schedule
• 5 days on 2 days off
• Full-time (32-40 hours/week).
• schedule work days Tuesday- Saturday or Sunday-Thursday

Job Duties :

• Prepares collection site performs set up of equipment including technology systems
• With a valid drivers license may operate mobile drive vehichles. Following all DOT guidelines safely transports staff supplies and equipment and arrives at site on time.
• Performs accurate medical interviews to determine donor eligibility performs venipunctures/blood draws ensures donor safety and rebooks donors for future appointments
• Observes and responds to donor questions concerns and reactions appropriately
• Other duties as assigned

The list of responsibilities above is not meant to be all inclusive but rather an overview of daily activities.

Total Rewards Package

Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical Dental and Vision Plans Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Short- and Long-term disability life insurance 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k) voluntary programs discount programs others.

Responsibilities

• Follows all DOT guidelines when operating full-size commercial van/Promaster and safely transports staff supplies and equipment.
• Travels to other local collection sites as determined by business need.
• Prepares collection site and performs set up including technology systems (may include quality control).
• Performs donor screening (collects donor histories) mini-physical and phlebotomy.
• Observes donors for reactions provides reaction care and assists other staff in handling reactions if needed. May provide post-reaction care at mobile drives including assessing reactions for recovery escorting donors and serving as liaison to coordinate care with host organizations (e.g. high school nurse drive coordinator).
• Conducts automation (Alyx and/or Trima) including recognizing and responding to automation reactions. Recruits and converts donors for automation.
• Rebooks donors for future donation appointments.
• Understands and performs to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Recognizes when the customer is distressed and responds appropriately with tact. Creates a safe environment for donors and staff members.
• Treats donors with customer service excellence presenting a positive image. Responds to customer inquiries requests and complaints with a timely and complete response and escalates to leader when appropriate.
• May prepare and pack units for transport.
• Maintains product integrity and ensures proper identification of all donors performs routine maintenance on equipment and completes department records as needed.
• Requires evening weekend and holiday hours.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required
• GED required

Experience

• 1-3 years relevant people facing experience preferred
• Less than 1 year Typically requires less than 1 year of job-related experience. required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Valid drivers license with prior driving experience. required
• Knowledge of standardized work routines and methods general facts and information and/or the use of simple equipment machines and materials. Knowledge is usually acquired through training on the job. required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and other department manuals. required
• Must have basic mathematical aptitude and strong attention to detail. required
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions. required
• Ability to organize work to provide productive work flow. required
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team. Must have good communication skills including the ability to provide feedback to peers. required
• Ability to learn/utilize computer applications such as Ceridian Hemasphere Oracle and HemaTerra. required

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License Valid and in State Valid drivers license with prior driving experience required

Tools and Technology

• Vehicle navigation system. required
• Personal Computer (desktop laptop tablet). required
• General office equipment (computer printer fax copy machine). required
• Microsoft Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook). required
• Screening equipment including: Lancet Sphygmomanometer (BP cuff) Temperature probe Hemoglobin analyzer required
• Phlebotomy collection equipment including: Blood mixer Trima required