Instructor - Collections Trainers

Description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Instructor position is responsible for the training and continuing education of the Collection Services staff in all procedures involved in the blood collection process. This includes but is not limited to medical history, donor lookup, phlebotomy, quality control, and CPR. Under the direction of the Education Coordinator, this position is also responsible for ensuring that trainees receive adequate clinical experience, safely performing all required skills and successfully completing competency testing. The Instructor plans for and guides the learning process to help students achieve objectives required within the allotted time frame. The instructor must keep an open line of communication with supervisory staff, keeping him/her informed of the progress of the employee. The Instructor should have good communication skills, be able to get across certain points of information in a clear manner both verbally and in writing. The Instructor should be able to use the computer to make schedules, input student data and run reports and statistics. The Instructor must have adequate transportation to travel to all donor centers/mobile drives when needed in order to perform competency evaluations and retraining in a timely and efficient manner. The position is required to maintain regular full-time attendance during office hours, and may be required to work overtime and/or work hours consistent with Collections. The Instructor will adhere to all regulations and requirements set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), and internal policies and procedures.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Some college a plus

EXPERIENCE

• Six months supervisory experience required

• Minimum of one year of blood banking preferred

• Six months apheresis experience preferred

• Some experience teaching adults preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Intermediate level computer skills. Excel and Word required, Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and accurately.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Detail oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Ability to manage time and stay on schedule.

• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), FDA, and AABB requirements for department.

• Excellent internal and external 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.