Greater Ozarks - Arkansas Region
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Job Title
Greeter/Registration
Purpose
Greet and welcome all donors to the collection site. Give appropriate instruction and directions as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Determine nature of donation
(e.g. walk-in, appointment, directed donation, apheresis, etc.)Perform computer eligibility check.
Keep records confidential.
Direct family members to canteen or lobby.
Consult with Charge Nurse when necessary.
Refer questions to the collection staff.
Job Title
Canteen Server/Observer
Purpose
Provide a calm environment and serve refreshments to donors and guests. Be able to recognize adverse reactions after blood donations.
Key Responsibilities
Arrive in time to set up canteen before shift begins.
Greet and serve donors and guests.
Keep canteen clean and wear food preparation gloves when handling refreshments.
Wash hands frequently.
Assure that donors are not left unattended.
Job Title
Donor Room Escort
Purpose
Escort donors to and from donor room, canteen, restroom, etc.
Key Responsibilities
Arrive 10-15 minutes prior to beginning of shift.
Keep the atmosphere as calm and pleasant as possible.
Assure that donors are not left unattended.
Job Title
Hospital Services Driver
Purpose
Deliver blood products and related supplies in the Greater Ozarks- Arkansas Region.
Key Responsibilities
Make blood pick-ups at fixed and mobile sites.
Pick up returns and shipping containers.
Operate vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Obey all state and federal laws and regulations.
Be capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
Be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must have a valid drivers license and good driving record.
Job Title
Filing Clerk
Purpose
Organize and file paperwork as instructed.
Key Responsibilities
File documents alphabetically and numerically.
Sort paperwork in mailroom and at reception desk.
Job Title
Microfilm/Microfiche Research Clerk
Purpose
Access information from microfilm/microfiche libraries as instructed.
Key Responsibilities
Review microfim/microfiche for information.
Must be able to learn how to operate microfilm/microfiche readers.
Job Title
Telerecruiter
Purpose
Recruit blood donors.
Key Responsibilities
Make telephone calls to previous donors when they become eligible to donate again and ask them to make another donation.
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