Blood Collection Specialist, Associate
Bloodworks Northwest - Lynnwood, WA
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Bloodworks Northwest, formerly Puget Sound Blood Center and Lane Blood Center, is a nonprofit organization with over 70 years of history in the Northwest. We are a national leader in transfusion medicine, serving more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Our mission is to deliver the highest level of patient care, supporting patients with traumatic injuries, surgeries, organ transplants, and treatments for cancer and blood disorders. We are community-based and volunteer-supported, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. We are currently seeking Associate Blood Collection Specialists (Phlebotomists) to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to start or continue a career in healthcare, with a strong commitment to customer service and quality standards. The position includes 8 weeks of on-the-job paid training and opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
- Screening and taking vital signs of potential donors/patients and evaluate 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 label blood components for venipunctures 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 prepare blood component shipment
- Follow 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
Requirements
- 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 State of residence with an acceptable driving record for at least 2.5 years
- Previous healthcare and blood banking experience is a plus
- Additional healthcare related certifications are desirable
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, 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
Nice-to-haves
- Previous healthcare and blood banking experience
- Additional healthcare related certifications
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week
- Family coverage available
- Participation 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 for candidates hired from outside of our service area (conditions apply)
