What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN- SoCal Blood Bank position at San Diego Blood Bank?

Position Title: LVN – SoCal Blood Bank

FLSA: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly) plus benefits

Salary: $29.00 per hour

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday; 8:00am to 6:30pm (10 hours/day)

Location: Irvine Business District Donor Center - 7 Corporate Park, Suite 130, Irvine, CA 92606

Looking to start your phlebotomy career but don't have your phlebotomy license?

No Problem! San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) provides hands-on experience and paid training.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Are you looking for a job where you can contribute to a meaningful cause and grow professionally? If so, San Diego Blood Bank invites you to join our dynamic & diverse team dedicated to the mission of saving & improving lives through blood and biotherapies.

WHY CHOOSE SDBB?
At San Diego Blood Bank, we provide Southern California regional hospitals with a wide range of blood banking services. These include blood collection, component preparation, plateletpheresis, plasmapheresis, leukapheresis, washed blood, frozen blood, autologous storage, designated donation services, and a reference laboratory. San Diego Blood Bank’s Cord Blood Banking Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide.

Founded in 1950, San Diego Blood Bank has been an important institution in the San Diego community for decades. Today, SDBB is continuing to grow to meet the changing needs of our healthcare community.

San Diego Blood Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also operating as Southern California Blood Bank. We serve hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are the primary blood provider to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and the safety net for hospitals in our region. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by San Diego Blood Bank are transfused into patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Summary)
Ensures the safety, potency and purity of all products collected, by making certain that all work completed is in full compliance with departmental and organizational policies. In accordance with organizations Standards of Excellence, WE CARE, Career Ladder and under the direction of Manager / RN Supervisor/RN / Team Leader, performs assigned duties at sites to meet the high standards of the organization. The LVN assists with the rescheduling and retention of donors, through outstanding customer service and care. The LVN will ensure the confidentiality of all work- related information concerning a donor, patient, research participant, the organization, other employees and volunteers.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE (Key Responsibilities):

Consistently ensures all quality and safety standards are met.
Actively discusses with management any ideas which may promote the development and well-being of the organization.
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, is responsible for:
- Donor safety and the safety, potency and purity of all products collected.
- Adverse reactions / complications, for those procedures in which trained and assisting with the management and documentation of such events, as directed and within sphere of competence. Activating the EMS system as appropriate / directed.
- Updating the Registered Nurse / Team Leader /Donor Operations Supervisor/ Manager as necessary and following SOP.
Actively supports organizational strategic goals and donor, marketing and staff recognition and retention programs.
Follows the Daily Collection Plan, converts to automated collections as required and works towards goal by optimizing collections and actively rescheduling donors.
Supports and complies with organizational affirmative action policy.
Performs all duties in a professional manner, always projecting a positive role model image.
Maintains an awareness of legal implications of all work being performed.
Reviews and completes Safety, cGMP, competency requirements, assignments, SOPs, memos, and other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Complies with SOP and performs all assigned activities and maintains competency for areas in which they are trained.
Maintains open communication channels and communicates effectively and professionally. Checks company email at least once per day when on duty.
Maintains professional growth and development; increases job knowledge through continuing education via in-service meetings, NCW Education Days, etc. and reviews current literature to further strengthen working knowledge and a solid industry background and to keep abreast of latest trends in the field.
May need to drive company vehicles, for which they are licensed, as directed.
Loads, unloads and sets up equipment, signage, banners and supplies and ensures all required items are on hand.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications)

Graduate of approved Licensed Vocational Nursing program
Valid & Unencumbered LVN license
Valid U.S. Class C Driver's License & Clean driving record
Light to medium lifting required, up to 45 lbs., seeking assistance and using provided equipment, such as cart, lift gate, etc., when necessary / indicated.
Perform body motions such as: keyboard data input, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, twisting, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping and gripping in the ergonomically correct manner.
Ability to walk, stand or sit for extended periods of time without a significant rest period.
Ability to work often in small, cramped or confined spaces.
Ability to assist with lifting and moving of donors.
Ability to use equipment that requires a high degree of dexterity.
Ability to communicate clearly in English.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications)

Previous blood banking experience greatly preferred.
Bilingual in English & an additional language preferred

BENEFITS FOR YOU

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the San Diego Blood Bank including:

Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for employer sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision plans)
Earn up to 120 hours of paid vacation in your first year.
7 paid Holidays 1 personal holiday provided annually.
40 hours of paid sick time provided annually.
403b retirement plan with 3% employer match starting on your first day.
Employee Assistance Program - Free for employees and their families
Service Awards and recognition.

Apply now! Join our team to make a difference every day.

The San Diego Blood Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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