Phlebotomist MA-P

Company: Cascade Regional Blood Services
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Cascade Regional Blood Services has an opportunity for a full-time and a part-time Phlebotomist (Donor Specialist I). The Donor Collections Team is seeking a skilled, efficient and team-oriented professional to support our community of donors in their blood donation experience.
Cascade Regional Blood Services is your community blood center.
We have supplied blood to MultiCare Health System hospitals and health centers in Pierce, South King, and Grays Harbor Counties since 1946. Along with supplying blood and blood products to our community, we also perform specialty therapeutic procedures. - We have donor collection centers in Tacoma, Puyallup, Federal Way, Gig Harbor, as well as many mobile blood drives.

Position Summary

The Donor Specialist I is responsible for collecting blood products from our wonderful community of donors. - The DS I performs a variety of duties including phlebotomy, registration, vitals, donor interview, and donor recovery. - The DS I labels specimens in accordance with the SOP and follows all regulatory regulations (e.g., Food and Drug Administration, AABB and safety guidelines) for handling of all specimens. The DS I follows infection control regulations in handling and disposal of biohazard materials. - Work situations require a high level of phlebotomy expertise. This position requires a service-oriented individual who can establish good, positive, and effective relations with all donors and staff, has exceptional organization skills, pays attention to detail, uses discretion and good judgment in decision-making.

Category: Phlebotomist
Department: Donor Collections
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Cascade Regional Blood Services offers our Donor Specialists flexible schedule opportunities. - Our hours of operation are from 530am-10pm Monday-Sunday. - Let us support your family and career endeavors.
Essential Job Functions
Perform capillary puncture and venipuncture
Provide superior customer service to all donors
Communicate in a professional manner with all Team members and donors
Greet and register donors for blood donation procedures
Verify donor demographics
Accurate recordkeeping
Check donor vital signs
Clean equipment; dispose of contaminated sharps and biohazardous waste in accordance with applicable laws, standards and local policy
Monitor/respond to daily email
Follow the HIPAA privacy and security policy
Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
Maintain Donor and specimen information logs
Perform other related work as required

Qualifications/Education/Work Experience

Completion of Phlebotomy Certification and/or equivalent experience and training
Active Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) license
1 year phlebotomy experience preferred
Donor Collection experience preferred
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Comfortable working under minimal supervision
Reliable transportation

EEO/AA M/F/Vets/Disabled. Drug test and background check required. CRBS participates in E-Verify to determine all employees' eligibility to work in the United States.

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