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Innovative Blood Resources

Collections Technician - Phlebotomist

Innovative Blood Resources, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511


Overview:

Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB.ORG), a division of Innovative Blood Resources (www.innovativebloodresources.org), has been saving and sustaining lives since 1968. We are dedicated to connecting people who need life-saving blood with generous volunteers who give. Operating 4 donor centers and conducting dozens of blood drives each month, we are proud to be an independent nonprofit that supplies over 20 area hospitals and clinics with life-saving bloodfrom our community, for our community.Responsibilities:Summary:This position involves donor screening, customer service, and whole blood collection. All protocols are clearly documented and taught using inclusive and recurring training sessions. A phlebotomist in this position might work at a fixed donor center location or at various community sites via mobile blood drives and will work with a variety of donors each shift.Schedule:

Variable schedule: Monday - Saturday. Hours vary from 6:00am - 8:00pm.Job Responsibilities:Assesses and documents vitals of donor; qualifies donor responses on questionnaires to determine eligibility of donor.Performs blood collections in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.Follows safety procedures.Provides excellent customer service and pre/post donation care as needed.Assists with the set-up of blood drive, including the safe loading/unloading of mobile units.Performs cleaning tasks, including equipment cleaning.Ensures accuracy, acceptability, and completeness of documentation to prevent loss of units.Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings.Benefits:

Full Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Retirement PlanQualifications:High school diploma or equivalentValid drivers license requiredLocal travel. Must have reliable transportation to and from work assignmentsAbility to stand for long periods and lift and/or move up to 40 poundsWillingness to work a variety of shiftsPreferred: Specialized training beyond high school such as phlebotomy, nursing assistant, medial assistant, EMT or one year of college coursework