Collections Specialist I - Phlebotomist Duluth Job Locations US-MN-Duluth ID 2024-6962 Category Phlebotomy Work Location Type Physical Type Regular Full-Time Overview Memorial Blood Centers (MBC.ORG), a division of Innovative Blood Resources (www.innovativebloodresources.org), has been saving and sustaining lives since 1948. We supply blood and blood components, state-of-the-art laboratory services, and biomedical expertise to area healthcare partners, national blood centers, biotechnology companies, research institutions, and international clients. Operating 10 donor centers and conducting hundreds of blood drives each month, we are proud to be an independent nonprofit that supplies over 30 area hospitals and more than a dozen air ambulances with life-saving blood-from our community, for our community. 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. Sign On Bonus $2500 Schedule: Variable schedule - Monday - Friday with rotating weekends. May be scheduled between 6:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m as well as some overnight travel Job Responsibilities: Assess and document vitals of presenting donors to determine eligibility. Perform blood collection (phlebotomy) in accordance with applicable policies and safety procedures. Provide excellent customer service and pre/post donation care as needed. Assist with the setup of community blood drives including the safe loading/unloading of mobile units. Perform cleaning tasks, including equipment cleaning. Ensure accuracy, acceptability, and completeness of documentation to prevent loss of units. Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings. The hourly starting rate for this position is $19.53/hr. 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 Valid driver's license required 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 Willingness to work a variety of shifts Preferred: Specialized training beyond high school such as phlebotomy, nursing assistant, medial assistant, EMT or one year of college coursework Innovative Blood Resources is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/or parental status, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veterans status, or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, or Municipal Law. If you require assistance or accommodations completing our application process, please contact our human resource department at 651-332-7000, Monday thru Friday 10-4. We are unable to return phone calls related to checking on the status of job applications successfully submitted electronically.