Blood Collection Specialist, Associate

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