Donor Recruiter - Variable hours

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This job develops and manages blood donation recruitment in an effort to achieve a self-sufficient collection status, providing a safe, adequate and ongoing blood supply. Provides promotional and educational materials; prepares on-site presentations when deemed necessary and when permitted; and develops individualized campaigns, themes and promotional packages for the recruitment of blood donors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications

Work Experience

Required - 2 years related experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service skills necessary in order to deal professionally, effectively and courteously with co-workers, corporate chairpersons, donors and the general public.
• Self-motivated and self-directed to meet organizational and departmental missions.
• Organizational and prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines and to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Skills to creates and conducts educational activities and persuasive presentations regarding blood component needs in order to encourage participation in blood drive activities before a broad spectrum of audiences.
• Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel between and throughout facilities and movile locations.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts while accepting variation in schedule and workload.

Job Duties

• Successfully recruits blood donors by providing all required material, presentations and coordination of drive set up with mobile collections staff. Accurately projects blood drive goals in order to plan sufficiently and provide an ongoing, adequate blood supply.
• Provides excellent customer service. Maintains a positive customer service environment during interactions with donors, coworkers, patients, corporate contacts and visitors.
• Assumes responsibility for professional accountability. Conducts tailored motivational written or oral presentations and educational activities for individuals and groups to inspire participation and promote understanding of the need for blood products through a sense of community responsibility and reciprocity.
• Maintains time management/organizational skills. Organizes tasks and performs them so that team members can follow behind and easily trace all work steps. Performs post drive assessments and reviews customer surveys.
• Maintains regulatory and safety compliance with an awareness of AABB, FDA, CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and HCFA standards/guidelines for Blood Bank Donor Services
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur.

The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.