Cord Blood Coordinator - Duke Regional

This Position is Grant Funded

School of Medicine 

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Be You.

Duke University’s Marcus Center for Cellular Cures has an opening for an on-site Cord Blood Coordinator in their Carolinas Cord Blood Bank in Duke Regional in Durham, N.C.   This is a grant funded position.  Schedule is 6:30 am – 3 pm M-F.

More information about this center is located at the link below:

https://marcuscenter.duke.edu/resources/ccbb/

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Oversee the collection of umbilical cord blood units and related procedural paperwork and documents for the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank (CCBB). Be involved in promotion of public cord blood banking, education of the mother/donor, data collection, and other necessary operational requirements for the successful collection of umbilical cord blood units for public banking and directed donation. Be point of contact for trouble shooting issues related to cord blood donation and collection. Disseminate best practices and act as liaison with hosting hospital personnel. Identify areas for efficiency gains and collaboratively develop and implement process improvements at the sites.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Training

Completion of an Associate's degree

Experience

Work requires a minimum of two years of relevant research experience. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years required experience.

Be Bold.      

• Oversee the collection of umbilical cord blood units and related procedural paperwork and documents for the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank (CCBB).
• Be an ambassador for the CCBB program. Establish good working relationships with hospital personnel involved in the cord blood collection process. Develop and enhance all aspects of CCBB with the goal of promoting public cord blood banking. Make presentations to hospital staff and community groups to increase awareness of CCBB.  
• Ensure collections are performed in accordance to SOPs and FDA requirements and that all associated documentation is completed in accordance to SOPs and regulations. Ensure and maintain complete confidentiality with regard to identity of the maternal/infant donor pair, as well as results of any tests and procedures, in accordance with CCBB standard operating procedures.
• Ensure that maternal blood samples are collected according to standard operating procedures. If samples are missed or are otherwise unusable, facilitate the collection of new samples.
• Be point of contact for trouble shooting issues related to cord blood donation and collection. Disseminate best practices and act as liaison with hosting hospital personnel. Identify areas for efficiency gains and collaboratively develop and implement process improvements.
• Perform final reviews on all paperwork leaving the collection site, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all recorded information before it is delivered to the CCBB.
• Ensure supplies are readily available at the site for site personnel to collect the umbilical cord according to collection procedures.
• Responsible for supervision and performance management of Cord Blood Collectors at the site.
• May be required to perform work outside of regular business hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Choose Duke.

Join our award-winning team as identified by Forbes magazine as America’s Best Large Employer and be part of a culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Duke University is consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide and is renowned for its cutting-edge research across disciplines.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from Duke's competitive benefits package including health insurance plans, generous paid time off, retirement programs with employer contributions, tuition assistance for employees and their children, and more.

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