Job Description

Job Location: Bedford Corporate - Bedford, TX 76021,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma / GED Equivalent,

Travel Percentage: Valid DL required,

Job Category: Training, PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Under the direction of the Education Coordinator, the Instructor is responsible for the training and continuing education of the Collection Services staff in all procedures involved in the blood collection process (i.e., medical history, donor lookup, phlebotomy, quality control, apheresis, CPR). This position ensures trainees receive applicable clinical experience, safely perform all required skills, and successfully complete competency testing.

The Instructor plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve the objectives required within the allotted time frame. This position maintains open communication with supervisory staff and informs them of employee progress. This position creates schedules, inputs student data, and runs reports and statistics. Adequate transportation is necessary to travel to and from all donor centers/mobile drives to perform competency evaluations and retraining in a timely and efficient manner. This position adheres to all regulations and requirements set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), CBC, and departmental policies and procedures.

This position must be available to work any shift, including nights and weekends. Regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours.

Qualifications: EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college, preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 6 months of supervisory experience, required
• Minimum of one year of blood banking, preferred
• 6 months of apheresis experience, preferred
• Teaching experience (Professional and informal), preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Intermediate level knowledge of computer skills (i.e., Excel, Word), required
• Ability to read, comprehend, clearly communicate (verbal and written), and enforce policies and procedures (i.e., CBC, FDA, AABB)
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage multiple projects/training, meet deadlines, use time efficiently, and prioritize work with strong attention to detail; Maintains exceptional organizational skills
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA, and AABB requirements for the department
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to speak in front of small and large groups

Carter BloodCare is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Carter BloodCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an employees or applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic, and veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements, Carter BloodCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Carter BloodCare is a Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.