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The MD Anderson [Cord Blood Bank Program](https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/other-ways-to-help/cord-blood-bank.html)creates a lifesaving product from something that was once considered medical waste. Umbilical cord blood is the blood that remains in the placenta and umbilical cord after a baby is born. This blood contains stem cells, which can be used to treat patients with many life-threatening diseases, including cancer. As a public cord blood bank, collectors collect voluntary donations from mothers at several Houston-area hospitals. Collecting cord blood poses no danger to either the mother or the baby. Our inventory is available to transplant facilities worldwide for patients who require stem cell transplantation.

The primary purpose of the Cord Blood Bank Collector position is to educate and recruit potential donor mothers to the public cord blood donation program, collect relevant behavioral and medical history information, facilitate the collection of cord blood, and ensure timely transport of the blood products to the processing laboratory. This role also includes responsibility for quality control of supplies and reagents necessary for performing the cord blood collection activities.

*The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English & Spanish. *

*This will be a full-time position working a variable shift including possible weekends. Training will occur during day time hours for the first two months and then move to a permanent placement on the variable shift schedule.*

*Hourly Breakdown of salary range: Minimum $24.27 - Midpoint $30.28 - Maximum $36.29*

*Key Functions*

*Communication, Education, Recruitment, and Donor Suitability*

Promote, educate, and recruit potential donor mothers: Explain the cord blood donation program to expectant mothers and participate in hospital programs directed towards pregnant mothers.

* Perform initial screening to identify suitable potential cord blood donor mothers.

* Explain the donation program.

* Obtain informed consent from all potential cord blood donor mothers for the collection, testing, and use of the cord blood.

* Evaluate donors for suitability to donate infant's cord blood.

* Interview donor mothers to obtain answers to a standard questionnaire designed to elicit behavioral risk factors, medical, and travel history information of the donor mother and infant's immediate family.

Communication with potential donor mothers/families, hospital staff, and team members:

* Participate in the education of hospital staff.

* Train obstetricians in the in-utero collection technique, including retraining as required, and monitor competency on an annual basis.

* Must have excellent verbal communication skills.

Product, Samples, and Records Management

Responsible for the collection of cord blood and maternal blood samples using aseptic techniques:

* Collect cord blood ex-utero in the dedicated collection room.

* Assist and/or prepare the supplies for the obstetricians performing in-utero collections.

* Collect and/or facilitate the drawing of maternal blood samples.

Prepare the cord blood donations, maternal samples, and paperwork for transportation to the Cord Blood Bank on a pre-arranged schedule.

Utilize various computer systems and databases to enter data and complete donor mother and donor infant records:

* Review hospital charts.

* Must have good organizational skills.

* Must pay attention to detail.

* Must have good writing skills.

Quality Control

* Perform procedures and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with current Good Laboratory Practice, current Good Manufacturing Practice, and current Good Tissue Practice regulations and applicable accreditation agency standards, including but not limited to FACT-NetCord, CAP, and CLIA.

* Participate in the daily functions of the CBB collection room, including data and records management, inventory management, ordering and logging of supplies and reagents, cleaning, temperature monitoring, and ancillary office and administrative functions.

* Responsible for the quality control and documentation of all equipment, reagents, and supplies used for cord blood collection.

* Document deviations and events; notify technical and quality management personnel in a timely manner and assist in the investigation of the cause and any required corrective actions.

Other duties as assigned.

*MD Anderson offers our employees:*

* Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week

* Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage

* Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals

* Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs

* Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service

* Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans

* Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program

* Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

*EDUCATION*

Required: Bachelor's degree.

*EXPERIENCE*

Required: None. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Preferred: Experience in a patient care environment.

*OTHER*

Required: A national background search and an expanded drug screening (including additional testing for barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and methadone) are required for an applicant to be eligible for this position.

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

Additional Information

* Requisition ID: 177226

* Employment Status: Full-Time

* Employee Status: Regular

* Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night, Evenings, Nights, Varied, Weekends

* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 50,500

* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 63,000

* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 75,500

* FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a time and a half rate

* Fund Type: Soft

* Work Location: Onsite

* Pivotal Position: Yes

* Referral Bonus Available?: Yes

* Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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