Instructional Specialist

This role involves the design, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive training programs in phlebotomy, blood collection management, and customer service. The position also encompasses the development of both technical and non-technical training initiatives to enhance overall employee performance and service quality.

Develop, conduct, and evaluate training programs in phlebotomy, blood collection management, customer service, and other technical and non-technical areas.
• Collaborate with leaders and colleagues within the Enterprise Collections Center of Excellence (ECCOE) to ensure relevant course content facilitates ease of learning for Blood Center trainees.
• Support Blood Collections by coaching team members to improve task proficiency and providing remedial training to donor services staff as needed.
• Conduct training according to the course design and direction established by Blood Collections Learning.
• Ensure training and resource manuals and materials reflect the current SOPs and NYBC materials versions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for training-related questions.
• Perform competency assessments of Donor Services staff and maintain training and competency assessment reports, records, and files in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with management to facilitate the integration of new technology and technological upgrades into the Blood Center's fixed site and mobile blood drive operations.
• Participate in planning and projects related to donor processing, donor management, and equipment with the Collections leadership team.
• Serves as a role model for professionalism in manner, appearance, and relationships with staff and donors.
• Communicates with management regarding retraining when staff are not compliant with SOPs or having difficulty performing job duties.
• Maintains confidentiality of personal information regarding donors and staff.
• Prepare various reports.
• Attends conferences, seminars, as required.
• Makes recommendations to improve business unit practices and processes.
• Any related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate degree or above in a laboratory science-related field

Experience:

• Two years' experience in a training or leadership profession where staff training was included in the role - healthcare is optimal.

Licenses / Certification:

• Valid Driver's License and CPR Certification.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of documentation practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
• Knowledge of phlebotomy and apheresis techniques, equipment, and supplies.

Skill:

• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Attention to detail in all documentation and work processes.
• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Abilities:

• Ability to create analysis on a variety of facilities process information and identify, trends, patterns, and deficiencies and follow-up where needed.
• Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources efficiently.
• Ability to problem-solve customer issues.
• maintain composure under pressure
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to resolve problems
• Ability to create analysis on a variety of facilities, process information and identify, trends, patterns, and deficiencies and follow-up where needed.

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to requirements listed above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the job's essential functions.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $74,000.00p/yr. to $84,000.00p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant's skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.