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Come help save lives at the Blood and Platelet Center!
If you are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to become a vital part of our dedicated team as a Lab Technician. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a stable blood supply for patients in need.
• Prepare, load, and transport supplies and equipment in a Commercial Motor Vehicle to and from mobile blood drives, including setting up/breaking down mobile workstations to assist with event coordination.
• Conduct whole blood and apheresis collections with precision and care, adhering to strict protocols to ensure donor safety and product quality.
• Utilize your medical skills to assess donor eligibility, including vital sign monitoring and hemoglobin testing, to guarantee the suitability of donations.
• Process blood components and samples meticulously, ensuring accurate labeling and timely transport to support patient care.
• Engage with the community to promote blood donations and drive participation in mobile blood drives, contributing to meeting the crucial needs of hospitals and patients.
• Provide logistical support for mobile blood drives, including driving the team to and from sites, setting up equipment, and assisting with event coordination.
• Utilize the ElDorado Donor system for donor registration and data entry, maintaining meticulous records to uphold regulatory standards.
• Conduct daily quality control checks on equipment and supplies, upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Additional Details:
The work schedule is considered a 4/10 schedule, with 10-hour shifts spanning Monday to Friday, along with rotating weekends and holidays. Shifts may vary between 5:00am to 10:00am start times, based on operational needs.
Salary Range: $26.39 – $34.86/hour
• Hold a CPR, BLS, or ACLS certification.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET).
• Maintain a valid California Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Position is subject to the California DMV’s “Pull Notice System” and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Obtain LiveScan clearance.
• Have ability to work at various mobile drives.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work alternative hours, including early mornings and late evenings, as required by blood drive assignments. Blood drive assignments may sometimes start as early as 5:00am and end as late as 9:00pm.
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays.
• Have basic computer skills, including internet navigation, email correspondence, and word processing.
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