Overview
Under the supervision of the Collection Supervisor, is responsible for transporting to the mobile sites the necessary equipment and supplies needed for blood collections. Responsible for setting up and breaking down mobile site equipment before and after mobiles. Responsible for ensuring all necessary equipment/supplies are placed and/or stored on the vehicle before departure.
Performs various regulated functions related to the care of the blood after collections, including storage and transportation. Promotes positive image of CBC to the Community.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Drives assigned vehicles to and from sites in a lawful and safe manner.
- Adheres to DOT regulations.
- Ensures that all necessary equipment and supplies are loaded on the vehicle prior to departure from the mobile packing area.
- Loads, unloads, and reloads equipment and supplies as needed for blood collections at mobile sites.
- Labels all blood collection materials according to SOP.
- Performs set-up and breakdown of mobile site according to SOP.
- Drives self-contained mobile unit to sites and performs tasks as necessary for its usage.
- Responsible for proper disposal of biohazard materials.
- Processes blood after collection including segmenting, providing temporary storage, and transporting to the center.
- Performs required quality control on equipment used.
- Responsible for unit and tube verification and segment identification.
- Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
- Accurately and timely completes all applicable paperwork, equipment, and supply checklists.
- Maintains professional conduct in all interactions with chairperson, donors, and co-workers.
- Maintains confidentiality of personal information regarding donors and staff.
- Frequently works more than 40 hours per week.
- Confidently communicates and interprets intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CBC staff.
- Performs donor interviews and evaluates suitability of donors for donation based on current SOP criteria.
- Determines donor hemoglobin by obtaining a finger-stick sample.
- Takes and documents donor blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Performs blood collection procedures according to SOPs, including QC, skin preparation, phlebotomy, obtaining tube samples, and removing needles.
- Attends to donor’s comfort and safety post-donation, including those having reactions or complications to the procedure and notifying the Collection Supervisor.
- Labels all blood collection materials according to SOP.
- Cares for blood after collection, including segmenting, providing temporary storage, and transportation to the center, when necessary.
- Assists in unloading, assembling, maintaining, dismantling, and reloading of equipment and supplies, if necessary.
- Complies with CBC safety policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates excellent customer service when dealing with donors, members of the community, and co-workers.
- Exhibits professionalism in dress, personal grooming, and hygiene.
- Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
Qualifications
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent - Must provide a copy of the transcript.
- Medical Assistant degree preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
- Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid MO or KS CDL License with excellent driving history.
- Passenger Endorsement required.
- WORK HOURS AND DAYS VARY SO MUST BE VERY FLEXIBLE.
Skills:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good writing skills to successfully document as needed.
- Good verbal skills to successfully communicate with donors, chairpersons, community, and co-workers.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Computer skills.
- Good driving skills and record.
- Maintains professional demeanor and attitude.
- Truck driving experience a plus.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Missouri and Kansas driving laws.
Experience Preferred:
Prefer an individual with at least 6 months experience in: