Collections Specialist I

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!

Location: To support area blood drives and donor centers around the Duluth area. 

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: 

The hourly rate for this position is $19.53 - $21.03/hr. (including applicable shift differentials)

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 

Overview

Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers (MBC), operated by New York Blood Center Enterprises, is one of the largest community-based, nonprofit blood collection and distribution organizations in the United States. MBC operates 10 donor centers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and provides blood products, accredited reference lab services, infectious disease testing, and IVF/Reproductive Medicine services to 41 area hospitals. To learn more, visit mbc.org/about-us.