Blood Bank Technician
Lifepoint Health · Escanaba
UP Health System Marquette
Escanaba MI Location
Donor Technician- Blood Bank
Full Time 1.0 FTE 40 Hours Week Varied Shifts
Your experience matters
UP Health System- Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Donor Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
A Donor Technician who excels in this role:
Performs phlebotomy both on and offsite.
Performs blood draws to maintain an adequate blood supply for the hospital.
Maintains work area in a safe, aseptic and organized manner.
Performs clerical duties including answering phones, data entry, and filing related to donors.
Performs quality control and corrective preventative maintenance on equipment, instruments, and products.
Maintains supply inventory.
Tele-recruits donors as needed to maintain adequate blood supplies for daily activities at the hospital.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we’re looking for:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent. *Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
Licenses: Valid driver license
Certifications: Basic Life Support- Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
Minimum Work Experience-6 months of phlebotomy experience (Preferred)Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
More about UP Health System Marquette:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS – Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the region’s only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs, health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!
Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums, there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
EEOC Statement
“UP Health System Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System Marquette- is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.More jobs at Lifepoint Health · Skilled Trades & Maintenance jobs in Escanaba