Donor Technician 1T (SoCal)

San Diego Blood Bank • Irvine, CA

12d • $23

About The Position

Ensures the safety, potency and purity of all products collected, by making certain that all work completed is in full compliance with departmental and organizational policies. In accordance with organizations Standards of Excellence, WE CARE, Career Ladder and under the direction of Manager / RN Supervisor/RN / Team Leader, performs assigned duties at sites to meet the high standards of the organization. The BCS assists with the rescheduling and retention of donors, through outstanding customer service and care. The BCS will ensure the confidentiality of all work related information concerning a donor, patient, research participant, the organization, other employees and volunteers. Within this job category, BCS's may also receive Class B licensure training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Certification preferred but not essential.
• Valid Class "C" CA. Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consistently ensures all quality and safety standards are met.
• Actively discusses with management any ideas which may promote the development and well-being of the organization.
• Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/RN Supervisor is responsible for: Donor safety and the safety, potency and purity of all products collected.
• Adverse reactions / complications, for those procedures in which trained and assisting with the management and documentation of such events, as directed and within sphere of competence.
• Updating the RN Supervisor/ RN/Team Leader / Manager as necessary and following SOP.
• Activating the EMS system as appropriate / directed.
• Actively supports organizational strategic goals and donor, marketing and staff recognition and retention programs.
• Follows the Daily Collection Plan, converts to automated collections as required and works towards goal by optimizing collections and actively rescheduling donors.
• Supports and complies with organizational affirmative action policy.
• Performs all duties in a professional manner, always projecting a positive role model image.
• Maintains an awareness of legal implications of all work being performed in collections.
• Reviews and completes Safety, cGMP, competency requirements, assignments, SOPs, memos, and other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Complies with SOP and performs all assigned activities and maintains competency for areas in which they are trained.
• Maintains open communication channels and communicates effectively and professionally.
• Checks company email at least once per day when on duty.
• Maintains professional growth and development; increases job knowledge through continuing education via in-service meetings, Education Days, etc. and reviews current literature to further strengthen working knowledge and a solid industry background and to keep abreast of latest trends in the field.
• May need to drive company vehicles, for which they are licensed, as directed.
• Loads, unloads and sets up equipment, signage, banners and supplies and ensures all required items are on hand.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for employer sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision plans)
• Earn up to 120 hours of paid vacation in your first year.
• 7 paid Holidays + 1 personal holiday provided annually.
• 40 hours of paid sick time provided annually.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match starting on your first day.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free for employees and their families
• Service Awards and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees