Donor Service Technician /Phlebotomist
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities
- Register potential blood donors using the BECS program.
- Review Donor History Forms (DHF) for completeness; evaluate donors' medical history for suitability as a blood donor. Consult with RN/Medical Director as needed.
- Takes vital signs; performs finger stick for hematocrit.
- Performs confidential interview with donors; instructs the donor regarding the Interview Response Section (IRS) of the DHF and in Life Trak.
- Ensures that the donor has read and understands the pre-post donation instructions.
- Performs daily, monthly, and quarterly quality control procedures per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Serves as a resource for donor inquiries.
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Restocks supply items necessary for donor screening.
- Considers all blood donor and personnel information confidential.
- Represents the Blood Bank of Alaska in a professional manner at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Primary Phlebotomy Responsibilities
- Performs phlebotomy procedures on blood donors according to SOPs and as trained and qualified to perform.
- Maintains aseptic work area; sterilizes instruments per SOP.
- Restocks supply items necessary for phlebotomy procedures.
- Performs quality control procedures per SOP.
- Considers all blood donor and personnel information confidential.
Qualifications
- Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Maintain the confidentiality of donors and personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to represent the Blood Bank of Alaska in a professional manner at all times.
- Proficient in BBA collection procedures as qualified and trained to perform.
- H.S. Diploma; Completion of a certification program as listed within this job description as acceptable.
- No experience required.
- Prior experience working in a blood bank preferred.
- Prior experience performing phlebotomy in a medical setting strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated work experience in an environment utilizing skills attained through one of the approved certification processes.
- Preferred candidate will have experience in Apheresis and/or Dialysis.
- Preferred but not required is one of the following certifications: National Phlebotomy Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician. Other certifications will be evaluated on an individual basis. Prior military/blood banking other experience may be taken into consideration in substitution of a certification.
- Driver's license required.
Work Environment
- Potential hazard due to exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- The Blood Bank of Alaska follows OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards in the workplace.
- Hours of work will vary according to the schedule of blood drives.
- Will be required to work an irregular schedule, with some long hours on occasion.
Compensation
$20.00 per hour
About the Role
Blood Bank of Alaska is a family of over one hundred dedicated staff from various backgrounds and expertise. Our focus on innovation and donor satisfaction is at the core of everything we do. Blood Bank of Alaska is more than just a blood center. It is home to a talented team of professionals. BBA strives to provide benefits beyond a salary because our employees are essential to our success. For more than 60 years, Blood Bank of Alaska has been at the forefront of Alaska healthcare ensuring that medical facilities across the state have a safe and adequate blood supply. More than 2,000 volunteer blood donors visit a BBA blood center every month in order to supply blood in case of accidents, trauma, heart surgery and treatment of diseases such as cancer. Blood Bank of Alaska collected 682 units the first year of operation in 1962 and we now collect over 20,000 units a year and ship those units thousands of miles throughout the state from Barrow to Juneau.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account
Wellness
Your health matters to us. BBA provides a comprehensive wellness program that will help you improve your health, achieve your individual goals, and make wellness a part of everyday life for you and your family.
Retirement
- 401(k) plan: a savings plan with matching contributions from BBA
Work/Life Benefits
- Paid Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Service Awards
- Employee Discounts on Cell Phones (Other Items As Available)
About Us
Blood Bank of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital/veteran status or any other legally protected status. Those individuals seeking assistance in the recruitment process are strongly encouraged to contact our Human Resource Department.