Blood Collection Specialist - 8-Week Training & Growth

Bloodworks-Northwest; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,132,000 - 80,404,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plans (401a/401k)

Paid time off

Transit subsidy

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Bloodworks-Northwest in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Blood Collection Specialist to perform whole-blood procedures, screen donors, obtain informed consent, label components, and monitor donors for adverse reactions.

Includes eight weeks of paid training and career advancement to Blood Collection Specialist I–IV. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, strong customer service, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within 50 miles.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED equivalent

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
• 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 maintain FDA standards
• Interact with team members and donors professionally

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Bloodworks-Northwest in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Blood Collection Specialist to perform whole-blood procedures, screen donors, obtain informed consent, label components, and monitor donors for adverse reactions.

Includes eight weeks of paid training and career advancement to Blood Collection Specialist I–IV. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, strong customer service, valid driver's license, and ability to travel within 50 miles.