Phlebotomist - Greenwood Donor Center (Paid Training)

Overview

Please be advised that this is a full-time position (32-40 hours/week) that requires availability from 4:00am-10:00pm daily. 

 

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. Incumbent may be responsible for driving, or providing effective interactions with Spanish speaking donors depending on qualifications and business need.

 

 

Schedule

• Must have availability during center hours.
  • Monday 8:30am to 7:00pm
  • Tuesday 10:00am to 7:00pm
  • Wednesday 7:00am-4:00pm
  • Thursday 10:00am to 7:00pm
  • Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Saturday 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Sunday 6:00am to 2:00pm
• During training, you will work 5 days/week. After training, you will work 4-5 days/week. Days TBD by operational needs.
• Full-time opportunity (32-40 hours weekly)
• Schedules are posted two to three weeks in advance

 

Candidates bilingual in Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply! Versiti offers a 10% pay increase upon passing the bilingual certification exam.

Total Rewards Package

BenefitsVersiti 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.

 

Compensation

• $17.01/hr+ based on experience
• Shift differentials for evenings/weekends
  • Evenings (after 6:00pm) - $1.50/hr.
  • Weekends - $2.00/hr.
• Skill-based percentage increases offered for advanced phlebotomy skills training

Responsibilities

• 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 organization (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.
• May be eligible for additional "Skill" based pay (Driving, Language, etc), based on employee qualifications and business need. Requires evening, weekend and