Job Description
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1+42, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
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.
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 employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Donor Recruiter position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in New Orleans offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
