Blood Collection Specialist, Associate
- Everett, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Screen and take vital signs of potential donors/patients and evaluate their eligibility following Bloodworks' policies/procedures
- Answer donor questions to ensure they are giving informed consent to donation and blood testing
- Perform donor identification, properly label blood components for venipunctures for whole blood, and test tubes
- Perform whole blood collection procedures on donors
- Monitor/care for donors with adverse reactions to the donation process
- Seal blood units and prepare blood component shipment
- Follow universal precautions and bio-hazard safety standards for handling blood
- Properly document and perform quality controls to uphold Bloodworks and FDA standards to maintain the safety of the blood supply
- Interact with team members and donors knowledgeably and professionally.
- High School education or GED equivalent required
- One year of strong customer service work experience
- Previous healthcare and blood banking experience is a plus
- Additional healthcare-related certifications are desirable
- Possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License in the State of residence with an acceptable driving record for at least 2.5 years.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, bend and reach to perform repetitive motions, lift and carry up to 60 pounds
- Work flexible shifts with the ability to travel to various work locations within a 50-mile radius.
- Ability to fulfill Washington State Health Care Assistant Certification (category A at a minimum) requirements.
- Ability to attend an 8-week training program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow SOP and have a strong attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Bloodworks is a community-supported non-profit organization; as such, from time to time, incumbents can expect to work with volunteers.