Blood Collection Specialist, Associate

Bloodworks NW • Beaverton, OR

19h • $24 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Bloodworks and help save lives every day! Are you committed to providing excellent Customer Service and have a 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 be committed to quality standards, blood supply safety, and the donor experience. This position provides 8 weeks of on-the-job paid 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.
• Proficiency with 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

• 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, 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 bio-hazard 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.

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