Blood Collection Technician - Mobile Team/Ksm

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Do you enjoy a fast-paced job where every day you are met with new challenges?

Due to growth, we are adding staff to the Kent/Sussex County Mobile Team. Join the Blood Bank of Delmarva's lifesaving team. We offer career growth, training, and stability.

Overview

Variable Schedule: Published a week in advance, the schedule is dependent upon the hours of the blood drives, or the centers assigned. A variable schedule means every week the hours are different that include days, evenings, and weekends. Overtime paid after working over 40 hours within the work week as well as shift differentials.

Responsibilities:

• Works mobiles and in centers as assigned and participates in pre-draw set up and post draw packing of supplies and equipment and cleanup of controlled supplies upon return to the Center.
•  Will be assigned to collection centers to meet staffing needs.
•  Initiates whole blood procedures and monitors the donor’s progress, according to BBD collection guidelines. Ensures the unit weight is within BBD standard and was collected within acceptable period. Provides prompt responses to adverse donor reactions.
•  Conducts donor interviews in a confidential professional manner to determine donor eligibilities according to BBD standards.
•  Greets donors warmly and performs registration of donors in the BBCS system. Provides donors with required educational materials.
•  Prepares for donor interviews and Blood Collection by ensuring that interview materials and phlebotomy equipment and supplies are set up and/or operable in keeping with QC standards.
•  Performs post draw activities including but not limited to cleaning equipment, re-stocking supplies, and removing/storing supplies in a controlled area. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to, recruiting and scheduling of automated donor appointments, biohazard cleanups, dating of supplies, re-stocking, recovery room duty, posting phlebotomy and screening results, and directing donors to the canteen.
•  Exemplifies BBD’s Customer Service Mission and Core Values.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of face to face customer service experience
• 1+ years of entering detailed data into a computer system
• 1+ years of successfully managing multiple tasks in a fast paced working environment
• CPR Certification is a plus