Phlebotomist and Medical Historian

About the Role:

The Phlebotomist and Medical Historian will be responsible for greeting donors as they enter and exit the donor floor, performing venipuncture of donors, and programming of plasmapheresis machines. They will also monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machines
• Monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions
• Perform all tasks required for the setup, verification, operation, and troubleshooting of plasmapheresis equipment within scope of training
• Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines
• Stock supplies, break down empty cartons, and assist with proper disposal
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system
• Perform finger sticks, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein, and weight
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS)
• Coordinate donors to donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system
• Support the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement, initiating changes to center processes through use of company approved procedures including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
• Ability to lift to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
• Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear
• 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient-facing role is helpful

What Takeda Can Offer:

At Takeda, we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance, and more, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Locations:

USA - FL - Cassleberry

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time