Phlebotomist - Columbus, OH (Paid Training)

Overview:

Anticipated start date: December 9, 2024 or January 6, 2025

A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required for this role.

At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary:

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.

• $18/hr.
• Benefits including medical/dental/vision/7% 401(k) match
• Shift differentials for evenings/weekends
• Skill based percentage increases offered for advanced phlebotomy skills training

• Must have availability from 4:00am-10:00pm, including weekends and holidays, as hours vary daily
• Full-time opportunity (32-40 hours weekly)
• Schedules are posted two to three weeks in advance

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:

• High School Diploma required
• GED required

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

• 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

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

• 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

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