Cord Blood Donation Recruitment Specialist

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers • Montgomery, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work within the community and with hospital partners to bring awareness to the LifeSouth Cord Blood Bank program through public education and recruitment of donor moms. LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. LifeSouth Cord Blood Bank is a community-based public cord blood bank that collects and stores umbilical cord blood for the purpose of clinical cures and research in the field of stem cell transplantation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
• Ability to primarily work first shift. Flexibility to work nights weekends and holidays, as necessary
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to interact with medical professional at every level
• Positive bedside manner and emotional intelligence with excellent customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• Previous healthcare experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Review paperwork related to the collection process with the donor mom, and ensure paperwork is complete and accurate.
• Determine initial donor eligibility
• Train hospital staff, OB/GYNs and nurses to collect cord blood according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Educate clinicians and potential donor moms on the cord blood donation process
• Ensure collected cord blood units and supplies used for collection are stored and shipped properly
• Maintain stock of supplies essential to job function
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with hospital staff
• Represent and communicate Cord Blood and LifeSouth favorably to the public and participating institutions

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees