Responsibilities:
Summary:
This position involves donor screening, customer service, and whole blood collection. All protocols are clearly documented and taught using inclusive and recurring training sessions. A phlebotomist in this position might work at a fixed donor center location or at various community sites via mobile blood drives and will work with a variety of donors each shift.
Schedule: Variable schedule. Monday - Friday with rotating weekends. Hours between 6am - 8:30pm.
Location: To support area blood drives and donor centers around the Twin Cities (training at the St. Paul center).
Job Responsibilities:
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Assess and document vitals of presenting donors to determine eligibility.
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Perform blood collection (phlebotomy) in accordance with applicable policies and safety procedures.
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Provide excellent customer service and pre/post donation care as needed.
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Assist with the setup of community blood drives including the safe loading/unloading of mobile units.
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Perform cleaning tasks, including equipment cleaning.
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Ensure accuracy, acceptability, and completeness of documentation to prevent loss of units.
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Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
The hourly rate for this position is $19.53 - $21.03/hr. (including applicable shift differentials)
IBR also offers comprehensive benefits (including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days) to full and part-time employees, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver’s license required
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Local travel. Must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
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Full hand use and depth perception needed
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Willingness to work a variety of shifts
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Preferred: Specialized training beyond high school such as phlebotomy, nursing assistant, medial assistant, EMT or one year of college coursework
Overview:
Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers have served Minnesota and Wisconsin for more than 75 years, delivering more than 125,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. MBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. MBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit mbc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
