The Volunteer Medical Screener provides support to blood collection operation by performing regulated medical screening of potential blood donors.
- Collect and confirm donor demographics
- Determine procedure eligibility
- Conduct physical exam, to include oral temperature, pulse, BP and hematocrit by accepted process
- Facilitate and evaluate health history (typically self-administered by donor)
- Comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and guidelines
- Attend relevant meetings, skill competency assessments, and updates
- Being punctual and dependable for all assignments
Qualifications:
- Willingness to support Red Cross Mission
- Must be age 18 or older and hold a HS diploma or equivalent
- Ability to use and understand technology needed for position
- Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are required
- Must be able to follow Standard Operating Procedure instructions and training
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
Exposure levels are based on the essential functions as stated in this position description; however, in some instances, variances may occur due to the applicable nature of this position within a particular work site. Therefore, the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less than the below stated level.
This position is an exposure determination: 1 in view of the fact that the position requires the incumbent work under conditions where the potential exists for the incumbent to make contact with blood or blood components as a result of splashes, spills, and/or needlesticks.
Training: Combination of both virtual and in person instruction typically 8a-5p or shifted one hour earlier or later depending on the time zone the class is being held in.
On the job training days dependent on the drive during that day - typically a 4-6hr shift. Drive(s) locations are depending on available drives, start and end times ranging from 7 AM – 6 PM. Some travel may be required.
Training will be 40 hours per week for 4 consecutive weeks through a combination of both virtual and in-person training. Please ensure your schedule can accommodate 4 consecutive weeks of training.
Once training is completed, time requirement is two shifts per month (approx. 4-6 hours per shift).
