Blood Collection Specialist, Associate

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

Starting Pay: $26.22-$28.06 DOE

Join Bloodworks and help save lives every day! Are you committed to providing excellent Customer Service, and do you have strong attention to detail? Our Associate Blood Collection Specialist role may be the right opportunity for you. This incumbent will perform whole-blood procedures on blood donors and is committed to quality standards, blood supply safety, and the donor experience. This position includes 8 weeks of paid on-the-job training. The Associate Blood Collection Specialist position has career advancement opportunities to Blood Collection Specialist I, II, III, and IV levels.

Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 and 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 biohazard 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.

Position Requirements include:

• 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, and 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 nonprofit organization; as such, incumbents can expect to work with volunteers from time to time.

Benefits and Perks:

Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 401b), a consolidated paid leave program (4.8 – 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), a subsidized transit program, and educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus*

*Conditions apply