*All new employees must obtain primary Covid-19 vaccination (single dose Johnson & Johnson or 2 dosages of Pfizer/Moderna/Novavax) prior to start date. *
Want to work in a career that allows you to be a part of saving lives?
No medical experience? No problem! We provide full paid training.
Join the Versiti Donor Services team today!
What you can expect in this position:
We train all of our phlebotomists in the techniques that will help them advance their careers in health care, while working with a compassionate and mission-driven group of professionals.
Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve patients' urgent need for life-saving healthcare. We love what we do, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join the Versiti family. We foster a diverse environment that affirms each employee's dignity and worth, and we offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate people who provide lifesaving blood to our communities on a daily basis.
To get you started on your journey with us, we begin with an eight-week paid training program. This includes four weeks of classroom training and four weeks of mentoring with an experienced, certified phlebotomist.
Are you ready to learn more?
What you will do:
Perform accurate medical interviewing
Determine donor eligibility
Perform venipunctures / draw blood
Ensure donor and recipient safety
Work in donor center with donors
When you will work?
Donor Center hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Full-time opportunity (32-40 hours weekly) with full benefits!
What's in it for you?
Complete insurance coverage - medical, dental, vision, life
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Wellness program
Starting $16.00
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Understands and performs to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Demonstrates Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen and Strengthen the Team.
Treats donors with customer service excellence, presenting a positive image.
Recognizes when the customer is distressed and responds appropriately with tact.
Responds to customer inquiries, requests and complaints with a timely and complete response and escalates to leader when appropriate.
Prepares collection site and performs set up, including technology systems (may include quality control).
Performs donor screening (collects donor histories) and mini-physical.
Performs phlebotomy.
Conducts automation (Alyx and/or Trima), including recognizing and responding to automation reactions.
Recruits and converts donors for automation.
May prepare and pack units for transport.
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.
Rebooks donors for future donation appointments.
With a valid CDL, may operate mobile drive buses. Following all DOT guidelines, safely transports staff, supplies and equipment and arrives at site on time.
Transports or carpools staff; may include equipment and supplies.
Travels to other local collection sites, as determined by business need.
Requires evening, weekend and holiday work hours.
Creates a safe environment for donors and staff members.
Operates and performs routine maintenance on equipment including troubleshooting.
Maintains product integrity and ensures proper identification of all donors.
Completes department records and maintains organization, as needed.
May participate in validation of new processes or new equipment.
Reviews daily work for accuracy and recognizes unexpected results, resolving where appropriate.
Other duties, as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
What you will need:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record
Reliable transportation to and from work location
Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late days/evenings, weekends and holidays
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with peers, donors and the general public
A proven track record of customer service excellence and reliability
Bilingual strongly preferred
Skills and Knowledge
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.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals.
Must have basic mathematical aptitude.
Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions.
Ability to organize work to provide productive work flow.
Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
Has strong attention to detail.
Must have good communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback to peers.
Ability to learn/utilize computer applications such as Ceridian, Hemasphere, Oracle, and HemaTerra.
Additional Information:
Tools and Technology
Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet).
General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine).
Vehicle navigation system.
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Screening equipment including:
Lancet
Sphygmomanometer (BP cuff)
Temperature probe
Hemoglobin analyzer
Phlebotomy collection equipment including:
Blood mixer
Trima
Alyx
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Physical demands: Daily tasks include a mixture of standing, sitting, and walking. Hand-eye coordination with significant manual dexterity and frequent repetitive hand motions. Reaching above the head and lifting up to 50-pound items occurs occasionally. Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential responsibilities. Looking at computer screens or small items is common.
Mental demands: Requires ability to maintain a routine of intense concentration for long periods, as well as excellent cognitive, analytical, and memory ability.
Environmental hazards: Frequent work with biohazardous material is completed in a donor center or mobile environment wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following internal policies, training, and OSHA standards. Moderate level of noise is present in the collection areas. Employee is frequently exposed to the public. Exposure to various temperatures will occur.
Watch to learn more about the position at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLjeFLYBVaU.
Our Mission:
We are Blood Health Innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment.
Our Vision:
We will expand the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine, and service.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Requisition ID: 2022-7632
External Company Name: Versiti, Inc.
External Company URL: www.versiti.org
Street: 133 W. Main Street