Fairbanks Donor Service Technician/Phlebotomist

Blood Bank of Alaska, Inc.

Fairbanks Donor Service Technician/Phlebotomist

Fairbanks, AK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you interested in being a part of a team that helps to save lives? If that's you, you are in the right place!

    Entry Level. No experience needed.

    Starting Pay $22.00

    Full-Time Position

    Please Note: You must complete a Blood Bank of Alaska Application for consideration

    Position Title: Fairbanks Donor Service Technician Department: Collections Reports To: Fairbanks Center Manager Position(s) Supervised: None

    Perform screenings and phlebotomy of blood donors. Includes taking vitals, asking health history questions to donors, and performing collection of blood.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    This position will be responsible for:

    · Daily operational collection functions to include donor recruitment and donor registration, screening and phlebotomy.

    · Ensuring a safe, professional and pleasant procedure for every donor with a focus on customer service and producing a quality blood product in a timely manner.

    · This position has the potential to cross train into the area of component processing procedures.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    · The Donor Services Technician will register potential blood donors either at the facility or on a mobile drive, as necessary and trained to perform.

    · Reviews Donor History Forms (DHF) for completeness; evaluates donors’ medical history for suitability as a blood donor. Consults with RN/Medical Director as needed.

    · Responsible for performing vital sign checks and finger stick for hematocrit. Performs confidential interview with donors.

    · Verifies that the donor has read and understands the pre-post donation instructions and AIDS information sheet.

    · Appropriately labels specimen tubes and blood donation bag system according to the type of donation.

    · Completes donation procedure per standard operating procedures; observes donor for any adverse reaction; treats adverse reaction per SOP if one should occur.

    · Must maintain proficiency in all areas of donor processing.

    · Recruit and schedule potential blood donors as necessary and trained to perform.

    · Performs daily, monthly and quarterly quality control procedures per standard operating procedures (SOPs).

    · Maintain open and positive communication with appropriate supervisors and support services departments.

    · Perform duties in compliance with all applicable regulatory and accrediting agencies. Ensure OSHA regulations and cGMP are adhered to.

    · Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure a quality product and a focus on exceptional customer service.

    · Maintain donor and employee confidentiality.

    · Follows all pertinent SOP’s that relate to this position; will document required information on appropriate records as needed.

    · May be required to perform in other roles as trained and competent to do. This position has the potential to cross train into the following areas: Preparing standard and special blood components following SOPs, Blood Product Distribution, Blood Inventory Maintenance.

    · Resolve customer complaints/issues immediately, using appropriate support departments as needed.

    · Exhibits support of BBA values, quality objectives, and customer service standards at all times.

    · Help maintain positive image of BBA throughout the community and State of Alaska while maintaining overall corporate image.

    · Promote a positive work environment in which staff work cooperatively towards objectives.

    CUSTOMER INTERACTION/PROBLEM SOLVING

    · Must maintain a high standard for conscientious, courteous, and enthusiastic service to internal and external customers, and the public in general.

    · Must make customer’s needs a high priority in face-to-face or telephone contact. Must consistently deliver service in a timely, accurate, professional and friendly manner.

    · Demonstrate a high level of problem-solving skills.

    QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    To perform this job successfully, each essential duty (as listed above) must be performed satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

    GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    · Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

    · Ability to foster a working environment conducive to excellent customer service.

    · Good organizational skills.

    · Ability to problem solve, and to make quality decisions.

    · Knowledge of general safety and quality assurance procedures.

    · Strong writing skills.

    · Ability to instruct and train on a continuous basis.

    · Ability to maintain confidentiality.

    · Strong computer skills.

    EDUCATION

    Minimum: H.S. Diploma or GED.