Event Details
Date: Tuesday January 20th
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 pm
Location: 1036 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Upon Arrival: Candidates are welcome to park in the visitor lot and enter through the main door, check in at the front desk. Candidates must register for the event. A registration link will be sent to you after application has been submitted.
What does Versiti have to offer?
Compensation:
- $17.36/Hr
- 8 weeks paid training (classroom and mentorship)
- Benefits including medical/dental/vision/7% 401(k) match, generous PTO policy & more! (start the first month following your start day)
- Shift differentials for evenings/weekends
- Evenings (6:00 PM-12:00 AM)
- Morning (12:00AM-6:00 PM)
- Weekends
- Skill based % increases offered after training
- Additional Bilingual (Spanish) increase available after passing certification exam.
Schedule:
- Schedules are posted 2-3 weeks in advance.
- Must have availability from 4:00am-10:00pm, including weekends and holidays.
- Hours are determined by blood drive schedule so hours do vary day to day
- Locations vary day to day. 5 days on 2 days off , Available Days Monday-Friday , Tuesday -Thursday, Sunday-Thursday. days may change due to business needs not all slots may be available at time of hire.
- Full-time (32-40 hours/week).
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
As a Phlebotomist on the blood drive team you will:
- Prepares collection site, performs set up of equipment, including technology systems
- With a valid driver's 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. Please attend our event for an opportunity to view phlebotomy equipment/supplies, speak to current employees, and learn more about our mission.
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
