Blood Collection Specialist - Float (Flexible Shifts)

Bloodworks Northwest; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401a & 401k plans

Paid time off 4.8–6.8 weeks/yr

Subsidized transit program

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance bonus

Job summary

Bloodworks Northwest is seeking an Associate Blood Collection Specialist (Phlebotomist) in Beaverton, OR. Starting pay is $24.44–$26.15 per hour base, with an additional $3.50 for Float positions.

The role emphasizes donor screening, testing, and quality control to ensure blood supply safety. The position includes 8 weeks of paid on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement to higher Blood Collection Specialist levels.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED equivalent required.
• One year of strong customer service work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Screening and taking vital signs of potential donors/patients and evaluating their eligibility following Bloodworks' policies/procedures.
• Answering donor questions to ensure they are giving informed consent to donation and blood testing.
• Performing donor identification, properly labeling blood components for venipunctures for whole blood, and test tubes.
• Performing whole blood collection procedures on donors.
• Monitoring/caring for donors with adverse reactions to the donation process.
• Sealing blood units and preparing blood component shipments.
• Follow universal precautions and biohazard safety standards for handling blood.
• Properly documenting and performing quality controls to uphold Bloodworks and FDA standards to maintain the safety of the blood supply.
• Interacting with team members and donors in a knowledgeable and professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driving

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bloodworks Northwest is seeking an Associate Blood Collection Specialist (Phlebotomist) in Beaverton, OR. Starting pay is $24.44–$26.15 per hour base, with an additional $3.50 for Float positions.

The role emphasizes donor screening, testing, and quality control to ensure blood supply safety. The position includes 8 weeks of paid on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement to higher Blood Collection Specialist levels.