Senior / Blood Professional Assistant - Blood Resources Division (Blood Bank) Health Sciences A[...]

Economic Development Board; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economic Development Board is seeking driven individuals for a healthcare role in their Blood Resources Division. Candidates will perform essential blood collection support duties in a dynamic team, with comprehensive training and career progression opportunities. This role requires minimum GCE N/O Level and offers a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Competitive total package including salary and bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE N/O Level or equivalent required.
• Recognised phlebotomy skills and/or 2+ years of relevant experience for SBPA positions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact with donors at blood collection centres.
• Conduct haemoglobin testing and manage blood bags and samples.
• Support blood collection processes and assist with training.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

GCE N/O Level or equivalent

Job description

We are a statutory board under the Ministry of Health that regulates health products, serves the administration of justice, secures the nation’s blood supply, and safeguards the public’s health.

About Blood Services at HSA

We secure the nation’s blood supply by ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply for public and private hospitals.

To learn more about us, visit About HSA and HSA – Blood Services.

What the role is :

Calling out to those with a Passion to Serve!

If you are looking to transition into a healthcare role in a Public Service setting, we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking driven individuals to join HSA’s Blood Resources Division - Blood Bank team, where you will play a key role in securing the nation’s blood supply. In this front-facing role, you will perform essential blood collection support duties in a dynamic and close-knit team. Selected candidates will be deployed to one of our blood bank sites (One Punggol, Woodlands, Dhoby Ghaut) or mobile team.

Responsibilities :

BPA Responsibilities :

• Serve as the first point of contact with donors at blood collection centres, handle inquiries, assist with appointment bookings, and manage feedback.
• Perform registration duties, including donor registration for donation and phlebotomy linking.
• Conduct haemoglobin testing and capping, which includes blood collection for haemoglobin tests, explaining deferral if required, and checking/sorting blood bags and samples before passing them to the lab.
• Support blood collection team with operational admin follow-up duties.

SBPA Responsibilities :

In addition to the above, SBPAs will support blood collection processes. Candidates with limited phlebotomy experience are welcome to apply; training will be provided prior to deployment.

• Competent phlebotomists will be deployed to support blood collection within donation rooms.
• Those with limited exposure will assist with blood collection support processes while undergoing training, including blood bag preparation, bandaging, and blood bag stripping.
• Support apheresis procedures pre- and post-donation, including donor registration and test tube preparation.
• Conduct capping, including haemoglobin testing, explaining deferrals, and sorting blood bags and samples.

What you can look forward to :

• Comprehensive training and extensive learning and development opportunities, with career progression prospects.
• A competitive total package including salary, shift allowances, bonuses, and staff benefits.

Requirements :

• Minimum GCE N/O Level or equivalent.
• Support shifts in the morning, afternoon, and weekends across a 5-day work week; night shifts are not required.
• Recognised phlebotomy skills and/or 2+ years of relevant experience will be considered for SBPA positions.
• Willing to be deployed to Bloodbanks at One Punggol, Woodlands, or Dhoby Ghaut.

Our blood banks operate 6 days a week, between 9am and 8pm. Operating days/hours vary by location.

Visit https://giveblood.sg to learn more.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days of the application closing. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Health Sciences Authority

The HSA applies medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific expertise through its professional groups—Health Products Regulation, Blood Services, and Applied Sciences—to protect and promote health and safety. It is the national regulator for health products and the provider of the national blood service, responsible for ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply. For more details, visit http://www.hsa.gov.sg. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.