Collections Technician - Phlebotomist

at  Innovative Blood Resources

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 blood—from 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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license required
• Local travel. Must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts
• Preferred: Specialized training beyond high school such as phlebotomy, nursing assistant, medial assistant, EMT or one year of college coursewor

• 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 Plan

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license required
• Local travel. Must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts
• Preferred: Specialized training beyond high school such as phlebotomy, nursing assistant, medial assistant, EMT or one year of college coursework