Blood Collection Specialist, Associate

Bloodworks Northwest • Bellingham, WA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Blood Collection Specialist (Phlebotomist) position may be an excellent opportunity for you! Join our fantastic team that helps support our surrounding communities! 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, 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 bio-hazard 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, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available
• 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