Blood Bank Clerk

FT Flex; 3p-11:30p; e/o wknd & e/o holiday

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.

We are currently seeking a Blood Bank Clerk who will work a FT Flex schedule from 3p-11:30p & e/o wknd & e/o holiday.

• PRIMARY FUNCTION:

  Performs clerical functions in the transfusion service laboratory.

  PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Receives specimens and processes orders according to procedure, assuring proper identification is maintained.

  Dispenses blood products with proper labeling and clerical check to assure products are issued specifically as ordered for intended recipients.

  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.  This requires the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify age-specific patient needs, and to provide the care needed.

  Performs record searches on patients and files all records appropriately.

  Picks up and delivers materials to the dumb waiter, shuttles, and pick-up sites.

  Answers telephone and provides requested information.  Passes information appropriately and obtains technical assistance for responses as necessary.

  Participates in quality assurance as directed to assure ongoing improvement in departmental and individual performance.

  Cooperates with supervisors and co-workers and maintains a good rapport with all departments.  Presents a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times in accordance with departmental dress code guidelines.  Answers the telephone courteously and promptly.

  Attends departmental in-services and staff meetings as required.

  Assists with the training of new employees and students.

  Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. 

  Performs other related duties as directed.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  Minimum of high school graduate required.

  Experience in specimen processing and computer entry preferred.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  None

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.