Mobile Phlebotomist (We TRAIN) (Tues-Sat)

Company: Versiti
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

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.

Watch to learn more about the

position at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLjeFLYBVaU.

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.

To get you started on your journey with us,

we begin with an eight-week training program. This includes four weeks of

classroom training and four weeks of mentoring with an experienced, certified

phlebotomist.

What you will do:

Perform

accurate medical interviewing

Determine

donor eligibility

Perform

venipunctures/draw blood

Ensure

donor and recipient safety

Travel

to companies, schools and organizations in the area for public blood

drives

When you will work?

To serve our community, you will work a variable

schedule including early mornings, late days/evenings, weekends and

holidays

The good news!!! Staff schedules are posted two

to three weeks in advance!

What’s in it for you?

Complete insurance coverage – medical, dental, vision,

life

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Wellness program

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.

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

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 40-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.

The hiring process will

consist of a phone and in-person interview, background checks and drug test

screening. Please apply if you are willing to participate in this process.

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.

The description of this position

reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be

all-inclusive or in any way construed as an employment contract. Duties

and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time

and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability

or for other reasons solely at management’s discretion

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