Blood Collection Associate: Donor Care & Safety

Colonial Group; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401a & 401b

Paid leave

Transit subsidy

Educational reimbursement

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Bloodworks in Beaverton, OR is hiring an Associate Blood Collection Specialist to perform whole-blood collection on donors and uphold FDA standards and donor safety. The 8-week paid training prepares you for career advancement to Blood Collection Specialist I–IV.

Responsibilities include screening donors and taking vital signs, obtaining informed consent, labeling blood components, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting quality controls.

Qualifications

• 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 with good driving record for at least 2.5 years.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 60 pounds.
• Willingness to travel within a 50-mile radius.
• Ability to attend an 8-week training program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Screen and take vital signs of potential donors and evaluate eligibility.
• Answer donor questions to ensure informed consent.
• Perform donor identification and label blood components for venipunctures and tests.
• Perform whole blood collection procedures on donors.
• Monitor/care for donors with adverse reactions.
• Seal blood units and prepare blood component shipment.
• Follow universal precautions and biohazard safety standards.
• Document and perform quality controls to uphold FDA standards.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Bloodworks in Beaverton, OR is hiring an Associate Blood Collection Specialist to perform whole-blood collection on donors and uphold FDA standards and donor safety. The 8-week paid training prepares you for career advancement to Blood Collection Specialist I–IV.

Responsibilities include screening donors and taking vital signs, obtaining informed consent, labeling blood components, monitoring for adverse reactions, and documenting quality controls.