What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist - Columbus (Casual, Student Opportunity) position at Versiti Blood Center of Ohio?
- This position is intended for college students. All other applicants should apply for the Phlebotomist role.**
Position Summary
Under direct supervision by department leadership, performs phlebotomy collection of whole blood and apheresis products. Interacts with donors and coordinators, providing a high level of customer service to deliver an excellent donation experience. 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.
Compensation
- $18/hr.
- Shift differentials for evenings/weekends
- Skill based percentage increases offered for advanced phlebotomy skills training
- DURING TRAINING: Must have availability from 4:00am-10:00pm, including weekends and holidays, as hours vary daily
- Must be available for eight weeks of full-time training
- Schedules are posted two to three weeks in advance
- 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 required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Less than 1 year of job-related experience.
- 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. required
- Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions. required
- Ability to organize work to provide productive work flow. required
- Has strong attention to detail. required
- Must have good communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback to peers, and flexibility to work independently and with a team. required
- Ability to learn/utilize computer applications such as Ceridian, Hemasphere, Oracle, and HemaTerra required
- Driver's License preferred
- SBA - Spanish Bilingual Assistance Certificate preferred
- Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet). required
- General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine). required
- Vehicle navigation system. 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
Salary : $18
