Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist – Part Time

This role is truly part-time, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, 3 or more days per week. We confirm availability and shift days early in the interview process. You will be informed in advance of any schedule changes, and reliability during scheduled hours is highly valued.

Every day, you will meet donors and help collect high-quality plasma that becomes life‑changing medicines. The work requires commitment to customer service and quality. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and operate as a plasma donor screener and phlebotomist.

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of the plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.
• Set up, verify, operate, and troubleshoot plasmapheresis equipment within training scope.
• 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, temperature, and other donor measures, including hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• Coordinate donors to the donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system.
• Support the center management team in identifying operational opportunities for continuous improvement through 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire 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 up to 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Comfortable with prolonged glove wear due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• One or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient–facing role is helpful.

Benefits include retirement benefits, medical/dental care, family leave, disability insurance, and more, in a fast‑paced, friendly environment. Opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Location:

USA – KS – Lenexa

Starting hourly wage: $17.00 (may vary based on local wage requirements). U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives and participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well‑being benefits. U.S. based employees are eligible for up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year, and new hires can accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Takeda is proud in its commitment 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, and any other characteristic protected by law.