Phlebotomist (Donor Care Associate)
Kelowna, British Columbia, CA, V1Y 9T1
Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 6759
Employment status: Regular part-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-01-13
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.66
Classification: HEU 180
Salary/Rate of pay: SD 18 to SD 21 - $29.27 to $30.46
Application deadline: 2024-12-23
Application requirements:
- Your up-to-date resume.
- Job specific cover letter.
- We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.
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About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part-time Phlebotomist (Donor Care Associate) to join our dynamic Collections Operation West - Kelowna Mobiles team.
The Collections team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by collecting donor blood in a safe manner to enable safe products which save lives every day. In this role, you will perform phlebotomy in the collection process in accordance with health and safety standards. You will work face-to-face with our donors, team members and volunteers providing them with safe and quality service during each stage of the collection process.
Formula for success
- Leveraging your superb people skills and ability to communicate effectively with donors, you will conduct registration and confidential screening to determine eligibility and build and promote a positive donor experience.
- Utilizing your excellent customer service skills, you will monitor donors for safety and comfort, provide post donation care and respect for donor privacy.
- Drawing on your knowledge or experience in following procedures you will ensure safe processing and handling of blood products.
- With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will work with others and assist in the collection of whole blood and apheresis blood components which save lives daily.
- At mobile events within our communities, you will assist in setting up booths, tables, and other equipment to ensure donor clinics are properly set up for use.
Desired education and skills
- Completion of high school.
- Completion of accredited training program in phlebotomy or one-year related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and programs. Previous knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook are considered assets.
What we offer you
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
- Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
What you can expect
- Applicant must be willing to travel and must be available for Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Rest days are Thursdays and Fridays. Shift start and stop times are as follows: 1145-1945, 0945-1745, 1100-1900, 1045-1800, 1045-1845, 1200-2000, 1000-1800, 1030-1830, 0845-1645.
- Must be able to attend mandatory orientation and training in Vancouver.
- Travel will be required for mobile events in our communities, and transportation will be provided by Canadian Blood Services.
- Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.
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