United States
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Keyword
Blood Donor Unit Technician
Blood Donor Unit Assistant
Minimum - B.Sc. (Science)
Preferably minimum 1-3 years of experience
The tasks a Blood-Donor-Unit Assistant is expected to perform include:
Performing any combination of supportive duties at blood-collection unit of blood bank
Scheduling the appointments over telephone for blood donors
Interviewing the blood donors
Recording and identifying the blood credit information on registration form
Proficiency in notifying nurse if donor appears to be underweight or too old to give blood
Adept at taking blood donor's temperature and pulse while assisting for medical interview
Well-versed with unpacking, labelling and stamping date on empty blood packs
Knowledge of posting donor names, blood-control numbers, and donor-group numbers to unit log sheet
Adept at sealing filled blood packs and sample tubes, using hand tools and heat-sealing machine
Proficiency in serving refreshments such as coffee, juice, cookies, etc., to donors to prevent or relieve adverse reactions and to begin replenishment of blood fluids
Not applicable
Good hand-eye co-ordination
Excellent communication skills
Problem-solving attitude
Detail-oriented
Good interpersonal skills
It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Healthcare centres usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from centre to centre
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
Health risks include exposure to infections, etc.
Occupational hazards may include mental stress and pain in joints, etc. if not taken care of
For freshers - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Healthcare Sector in India
According to CII, healthcare has emerged as one of the largest service sectors in India. With estimated revenue of around US$ 30 billion, it constitutes 5% of GDP and offers employment to around 4 million people. By 2025, Indian population will reach 1.4 billion with about 45% constituting urban adult (15 years+). To cater to this demographic change, the healthcare sector will have to be about US$ 100 billion in size contributing nearly 8 to 10% of the then GDP. Medical tourism market is valued to be worth over US$ 310 million with more than 1,00,000 foreign patients coming every year.
All these factors indicate good job opportunities for Blood-Donor-Unit Assistant in India.
Healthcare centres across India
Blood banks across India
Towns and cities across India
