Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Specialist-Adventist Health White Memorial

About us

For 23 years StemCyte has been a leading global regenerative therapeutic company, offering both public and private umbilical cord blood banking. StemCyte’s history started with a mission to help physicians save more lives by providing high quality, safe and effective stem cell transplantation and therapy to patients in need. At StemCyte we unite caring with discovery to help save lives and to improve the quality of life for people around the world. With locations in the USA, Taiwan and India, StemCyte has supplied over 2,200 cord blood units to treat multiple life-threatening diseases to over 350 leading worldwide transplant centers. As a pioneer in the area of regenerative medicine, StemCyte is actively involved in the development of new stem cell therapies to treat a wide range of different disease states.

At StemCyte we strive for excellence, honesty, integrity and trust. We are currently seeking a passionate, driven, self-motivated phlebotomist in the Southern California area. The ideal candidate should be hungry for success and determined to make their mark.

Job Title:

CORD BLOOD COLLECTION SPECIALIST (Phlebotomy)

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs umbilical cord blood and maternal peripheral blood sample collections using aseptic technique
• Participates in the validation of StemCyte policies and procedures
• Participates in the investigation of variances concerning procedures and policies.
• Obtains maternal health history and family genetic history to assure donor and transplant recipient safety. Always review donor medical history forms for clerical errors before sending umbilical cord blood and forms back to processing laboratory
• Obtains informed consent and other donor screening documentation
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of these policies and procedures through successful completion of initial training, 6-month competency, and annual competency assessment program
• Follows proper GMP standards at all times
• Assists to educate / train medical staff and promote awareness about cord blood banking
• Assists patients who are interested in family banking
• Performs equipment and product performance including daily temperature in accordance with defined policies and procedures. Reports variances and corrective actions to the Collections Manager or designee
• Maintains quality assurance records in accordance with defined policies and procedures

Position Requirements
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, skills, and abilities required.

Bilingual: English / Spanish required.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

Certified phlebotomist with current license, and current CPR certified.

Valid driver license with a good driving record

Six months to one-year related experience and/or training in medical field.

Working Conditions & Physical 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Some aspects of the job may require travel of distances up to 120 miles.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you work: (Monday - Friday 3:30PM-12AM)

Language:

• English & Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Required)

Work Location: In person