Chicago

Saving lives every day – that’s what working at The Community Blood Center (CBC) is all about. Since 1955, CBC has been connecting lives and sharing life by providing lifesaving blood and blood components to local hospital patients. With a team of passionate, mission-driven individuals, CBC works closely with the community to ensure a reliable blood supply is available by collecting blood components, processing and testing units in CBC’s state-of-the-art laboratory, and distributing blood to meet the transfusion needs of hospitals and patients.

CBC is eager to see its team succeed both personally and professionally. We provide opportunities for growth, continued education, on-the-job-training, and leadership development. CBC headquarters is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Donor center locations in Wisconsin include Appleton, Oshkosh, Little Chute, and Woodruff. A donor center in Chicago will open in 2022. Mobile blood drive operations occur throughout Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

CBC offers competitive wages, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, retirement 403(b) program and contributions, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, and that need is present right here in our community. CBC supplies all blood and blood components to nearly 30 hospitals throughout the Midwest. By joining CBC, you play an instrumental role in making this happen.

Mission: Connect Lives; Share Life

Vision: To be a forward-thinking industry leader, focused on a fulfilling donor experience and serving as the trusted healthcare partner for exceptional patient outcomes.

Values: Stewardship | Unity | Integrity | Engagement | Innovation

The Community Blood Center is hiring a Blood Center Phlebotomist to join our team in Chicago!

This position is responsible for ensuring donor suitability and performing whole blood collection procedures per applicable regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned):

• Performs routine procedures using equipment available and according to manufacturer and regulatory guidelines. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance as required by the manufacturer and SOP.
• Determines the eligibility and suitability of blood donors and documents findings during health history screening according to standard operating procedures and maintains an acceptable deferral rate: within 2% of department average.
• Performs whole blood collection procedures according to standard operating procedures and performance expectation standards of: WB: QNS Rate <5%, draws 2 beds
• Exhibits exceptional customer service at all times.
• Completes and actively participates in all required training within designated time frames.
• Demonstrates teamwork, flexibility and dependability to create a collaborative and engaged working environment
• Achieves and maintains acceptable performance measures. 
• Attends department meetings, Employee Forums, and other mandatory meetings, and in-services unless working a scheduled shift or on pre-approved time off.
• Completes competency evaluations/exams as directed.
• Demonstrates professional attire and appearance at all times.
• Responsible for routinely checking email and mailboxes for pertinent communication.
• Demonstrates professional communication with co-workers, leadership and community members.
• Responsible for timely submission of documentation including but not limited to: manual time cards, receipts, credit card reconciliation, deviation management follow up, and rental car documentation. 

Job Qualifications:  

EDUCATION: 

• High School education or equivalency required. EMT, Paramedic, LPN, C.N.A. or M.A. experience a plus.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Some customer service experience preferred.

SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Observation and performance of repetitive tasks.
• Accurate documentation with emphasis on detail.
• Utilizing resource materials and utilizing mentors, supervisors and training staff appropriately.
• Assessment of donor suitability based on established criteria

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The Community Blood Center

5113 South Harper Ave Suite 2C

Chicago IL 60615

www.communityblood.org

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The Community Blood Center is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer