Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
Performs donor registration, screenings, and the collection of whole blood and automated platelets. Responsible for maintaining quality control, following regulatory guidelines, and transporting blood products to the blood bank.
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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Summary Performs donor registration, screenings, product shipment, whole blood collection, and automated platelet collections. Responsible for the performance of donor room procedures under the direction of the charge nurse/tech and follows Standard Operating Procedures. Able to balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet annual blood collection goals. The Blood Donor Technician complies with AABB standards, FDA regulations, and other regulatory agency guidelines.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Interviews donors to determine eligibility according to the donor selection criteria of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and conducts a medical history and physical examination.
Follows established criteria for the temporary/permanent deferral of donors to prevent inadvertent collection from a donor who is ineligible.
Performs whole blood collection using established sterile technique in preparation of phlebotomy site and performs platelet pheresis collection using the apheresis system.
Performs daily quality control, including daily scale calibration and other equipment used in the selection and collection process. Responsible for the documentation and corrective action as needed.
May work on mobile blood drives at locations throughout Massachusetts, and assist in maintaining adequate inventory of necessary supplies for the Donor Center and Off-Site Mobile Blood Drives.
Transports blood products to the blood bank, follows all safety and infection control policies, maintains a clean work area, and performs other duties as required.
Maintains professional image at all times and serves as a role model to colleagues.
Functions as a preceptor for training new blood donor technicians and/or precepting students.
Provides leadership and impacts the workplace in a positive manner, while working as a team with lead tech, charge nurse, and fellow colleagues.
Qualifications: Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Licenses and Credentials Phlebotomy Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Donor Phlebotomy Technician [DPT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Experience Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant with phlebotomy course 0-1 year required and Blood Donor Technician 0-1 year preferred
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location 75 Francis Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 32
Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range $23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
Grade 5
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Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 0-1 year of experience as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant. National Phlebotomy or ASCP Donor Phlebotomy certifications are preferred.
Market context
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