Blood Bank Regional Processing Associate (Falls Church, VA)

Posted:
8/23/2024, 8:15:14 AM

Location(s):
White Plains, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

WHO WE ARE

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a “customer first” mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. 

 

TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG

At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we’re aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we’re ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, “yes.” We do the same and more for our teams. In fact, VEG is one of this year’s nominees for INC Magazine’s Best Places to Work!

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A credentialed veterinary technician with several years of clinical experience with a passion for blood blanking processes and products. You should be highly organized and a scheduling wizard that is fluent in Google Suite products. You’re an excellent multi-tasker who works with speed and accuracy. You exude positivity and want exceptional care for your furry patients and their loving parents. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Blood and plasma product processing (via centrifuge and pressing process)
  • Record management, including inventory tracking of units (patient, product, hospital of disposition, etc.)
  • Coordination with regional satellite hospitals (donation scheduling, shipping/receiving of blood products, assistance with procurement of satellite hospital supplies, assistance with marketing initiatives)
  • Assistance and management of the Falls Church blood bank, which includes collaboration among existing Program Coordinators and assistance with donor draws
  • Ability to follow designed protocols to ensure the highest level of safety and product quality
    • Sedation skills are required
  • Ability to train in phlebotomy techniques in both dog and cat patients
  • Knows to interpret the blood donor’s safety and laboratory values before a blood collection
  • Desire to understand and have an ownership mentality of equipment used in blood processing (troubleshooting, safety, preventative maintenance, etc.)
  • Potential need to travel

 

WHO YOU ARE

  • Credentialed veterinary technician (Virginia LVT) required
  • 3+ years of experience handling blood draws and managing patient care and safety 
  • Sedation skills and knowledge of safety protocols are required 
  • 5+ years of experience in laboratory operations and quality
  • Blood banking experience is required 
  • Proficient in Google Suite (Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Sheets, etc.)
  • Management/leadership experience highly desirable, though not required
  • Prior experience with shipping blood products via FedEx preferred but not required 

 

BENEFITS

  • Pay Range: $35 - $45/hour 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits beginning day 1 of employment
  • 401K with company match
  • 10 weeks of parental leave with 100% pay
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Company laptop and a monthly cell phone reimbursement
  • Opportunity to grow and so much more!

 

VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal-opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!