Bloodworks Northwest→
Blood Collection Specialist, Associate
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Everett, WA
Salary
$52k–$56k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 month ago
Skills
customer serviceblood collection procedureshealthcare experienceattention to detailmicrosoft officehealth care assistant certificationcommunication skills
Job Description
Summary: Bloodworks Northwest is a nonprofit organization with a long history in transfusion medicine, serving hospitals in the Northwest. They are seeking an Associate Blood Collection Specialist who will perform whole-blood procedures and ensure donor safety while providing excellent customer service.
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
Required Qualifications:
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous healthcare and blood banking experience is a plus
- Additional healthcare-related certifications are desirable
Required Skills: Customer Service, Blood Collection Procedures
Important Skills: Healthcare Experience, Attention to Detail
Nice-to-Have Skills: Microsoft Office, Health Care Assistant Certification, Communication Skills
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Family coverage also available, Participate in 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
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Family coverage also available
Participate in 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