Blood Collection Specialist, Associate Float

Bloodworks NW • Seattle, WA

2d • $30 - $42 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Blood Collection Associate will perform whole-blood procedures on blood donors, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality standards, blood supply safety, and the donor experience. This position offers 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.

Requirements

• High School education or GED equivalent required
• One year of strong customer service work experience
• 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, with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare and blood banking experience is a plus
• Additional healthcare-related certifications are desirable

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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Family coverage
• Retirement plans (401a & 401b)
• Consolidated paid leave program (4.8–6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service)
• Subsidized transit program
• Educational reimbursement
• Relocation assistance bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED