Shifts are varied each day with most shifts being three to four hours in length. Some people prefer to have a regular weekly/monthly shift while others prefer to be on call. Bloodmobiles have variable times.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Blood Center requests that each donor remain on the premises for a minimum of ten (10) minutes after donation to receive refreshments and to ensure they feel fine.
The canteen attendant will be expected to:
create a pleasant, informal atmosphere for the donor
offer the donor a snack and a variety of beverages
watch the donor for post-donation reactions and alert staff of any difficulties
TRAINING:
Orientation and training provided by staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a minimum of fourteen (14) years old and willing to complete the required orientation and training.
Miller-Keystone Blood Center is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the only supplier of blood products to 24 hospitals in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Lehigh, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and Schuylkill (PA) and Warren (NJ) counties. Established in 1971, Miller-Keystone Blood Center is an affiliate of Hospital Central Services, Inc.