Blood Bank Coordinator

About This Role

Coordinate the procurement and distribution of feline and canine blood products by managing donor programs, inventory, and logistics for the BluePearl National Blood Bank.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and elevate blood donor programs through educational awareness, community involvement, social media, and rDVM relationships.
• Assist with all phases of blood bank operations, from donor registration and screening to phlebotomy, supply, quality, and availability of blood products.
• Monitor blood product supplies and inventory daily, facilitating requests and transferring or shipping blood products based on availability and expiration.
• Perform accurate medical screening of donors, with veterinarian oversight, to determine eligibility.
• Maintain all pertinent donor medical records and consent forms.
• Coordinate and schedule donations based on hospital needs and donor availability.
• Utilize knowledge to obtain a TPR, perform calculations, administer, and monitor sedation during blood collection, if needed.
• Perform venipuncture on canines and felines to collect blood for testing, donations, and/or intravenous access.
• Document collection and sedation information in medical records and inventory tracking sheets.
• Clean and maintain blood bank equipment and supplies.
• Conduct quality control measures of blood product to align with best practices.
• Collaborate with the training team on educational opportunities related to blood product management and use.
• Work with the financial coordinator to ensure blood products are being invoiced appropriately.
• Update the National Blood Bank on the progress of the blood bank program consistently.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary hospital role
• Advanced training in blood banking or transfusion medicine
• Credentialed veterinary nurse or equivalent in state with prior knowledge of transfusion medicine
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, prioritization of work, and problem-solving skills
• In-depth skills and knowledge of specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area of specialization

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, undergraduate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary hospital role required.

Nice to Have

• Undergraduate degree

Benefits