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Blood Bank of Alaska · 3 days ago

Donor Service Technician /Phlebotomist

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Blood Bank of Alaska is seeking a Donor Service Technician /Phlebotomist to join their collections team. The role involves performing screenings and phlebotomy of blood donors, ensuring a safe and professional donation environment while following established procedures.

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Responsibilities

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

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 (BBAK) in a professional manner at all times

Performs other duties as assigned

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

Participates as an active member of the team by positively communicating with the Team Leads and the Collections Manager

Participates in all aspects of team duties to include registration, screening, phlebotomy and donor recruitment as assigned by Team Leads and the Collections Manager

Follows cGMP principles, AABB Standards, OSHA guidelines, BBAK SOP’s at all times

Qualification

PhlebotomyCustomer ServiceBBA Collection ProceduresAttention to DetailTeamworkCertification in PhlebotomyConfidentialityProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs

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

Driver's license required

Preferred

Prior experience working in a blood bank

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