Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Bloodworks Associate Blood Collection Specialist in Bellingham, Washington

**Starting pay: $22.64- $24.44/hr. 

**Come join Bloodworks and help save lives every day!   Are you committed to providing excellent Customer Service, and have a strong attention to detail? Then our Associate Blood Collection Specialist may be the right opportunity for you. This incumbent will perform whole blood procedures for blood donors with an uncompromising commitment to quality standards; the safety of the blood supply and the donor experience.  This position provides 8 weeks of on-the-job paid training.  The Associate Blood Collection Specialist position has career advancement opportunities to Blood Collection Specialist I, II, III, and IV levels.

Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Screen and take vital signs of potential donors/patients and evaluate their eligibility following Bloodworks' policies/procedures
  • Answer donor questions to ensure they are giving informed consent to donation and blood testing
  • Perform donor identification, properly label blood components for venipunctures for whole blood and test tubes
  • Perform whole blood collection procedures on donors
  • Monitor/care for donors with adverse reactions to the donation process
  • Seal blood units and prepare blood component shipment
  • Follow universal precautions and bio-hazard safety standards for handling blood
  • Properly document and perform quality controls to uphold Bloodworks and FDA standards to maintain the safety of the blood supply
  • Interact with team members and donors in a knowledgeable and professional manner 

Position Requirements include:

High School education or GED equivalent required

One year of strong customer service work experience

Previous healthcare and blood banking experience is a plus

Additional healthcare-related certifications are desirable

Possess and maintain a valid State Driver's License in the State of residence with an acceptable driving record for at least 2.5 years.

Ability to stand for prolonged periods, 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 51-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

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