Blood Collection Specialist, Associate Float
Everett, WA, USA Req #1659
Monday, August 5, 2024
Formerly Puget Sound Blood Center and Lane Blood Center, Bloodworks is backed by more than 70 years of Northwest history and 250,000 donors. A national leader in transfusion medicine, Bloodworks has been chosen to serve more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska – partnering closely with local hospitals to deliver the highest level of patient care. Patients with traumatic injuries, undergoing surgeries or organ transplantation, or receiving treatment for cancer and blood disorders all depend on our services, expertise, laboratories and research. We are local, nonprofit, independent, volunteer-supported and community-based.
Starting Pay: $23.81-$25.61 base with $3.50 extra for Float position.
Help save lives every day! We have a wonderful opportunity for a Float Pool Associate Blood Collection Specialist (Phlebotomist) position to join the Bloodworks team. The incumbent performs whole blood procedures from allogeneic donors with an uncompromising commitment to quality standards; the safety of the blood supply and the donor experience. This position is an entry-level position that will go through a 6-week on-the-job paid training program. The role has career progression opportunities in Blood Collection Specialist I, II, III, and IV levels.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Screening and taking vital signs of potential donors/patients and evaluating their eligibility following Bloodworks’ policies/procedures.
- Answering donor questions to ensure they are giving informed consent to donation and blood testing.
- Performing donor identification, properly labeling blood components for veni-punctures for whole blood and test tubes.
- Performing whole blood collection procedures on donors.
- Monitoring/caring for donors with adverse reactions to the donation process.
- Sealing blood units and preparing blood component shipment.
- Following universal precautions and bio-hazard safety standards for handling blood.
- Properly documenting and performing quality controls to uphold Bloodworks and FDA standards to maintain the safety of the blood supply.
- Interacting with team members and donors in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
Position Requirements:
- High School education or GED equivalent required.
- One year of work experience in a role where the primary focus is on customer service.
- 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 – schedules may change frequently and unexpectedly. Work may include overnight, holidays, and weekend work away from home.
- This job requires work at a variety of locations, and at varying days and hours with overtime as necessary to support the community transfusion needs. This includes evening and weekend hours.
- Float pool staff will be scheduled within their approved travel region. Where practical, they will be scheduled at their base location.
- Float pool staff will be expected to fill in for daily schedule openings or changes, and can expect to be reassigned (adjustments in location and/or start/stop time) daily. While declination of these changes is not permitted, arrangements may be made for late arrivals/early departures.
- Float pool staff who are not reassigned on a scheduled day will work in their scheduled location for that day.
- 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.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Bloodworks is a community-supported non-profit organization. As such, from time to time incumbents can expect to work with volunteers.
Benefits and Perks:
Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 403b), consolidated paid leave program (4.8 – 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized back-up child care program, subsidized transit program, educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus.*
*conditions apply
Bloodworks Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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