Apheresis Tech

LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Draws selected blood components from a donor through apheresis technique. Position involves constant interaction and contact with donors, other team members and the general public.

Requirements

Generally, must have completed 6 months of service with LifeShare and successfully completed training on automated collections equipment; or at least 1 year of prior phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Interacts with prospective apheresis, allogenic (homologous) or other special blood donors and other visitors, providing information about Blood Center services and programs, answering questions about donor criteria, and guiding prospective donors through the donation process.
Performs apheresis collection procedures from various donor categories; includes obtaining demographic information and medical history, performing mini-physical examination, venipunctures and observing for donor reactions. May also assist in drawing allogenic (homologous) or other special donors.
Administers post venipuncture care to donors, ranging from serving refreshments to caring for donors who may have any type of reaction related to the blood donation process.
Prepares for Center activities, which includes restocking supplies and setting up apheresis equipment.
Follows all policies and procedures issued by the Blood Center, regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OSHA, AABB) and complies with good manufacturing practices (cGMP) and good tissue practices (cGTP).
Participates in various meetings, such as in-service training, continuing education programs, staff meetings, safety meetings.
Maintains, organizes, and cleans functional work area, equipment, and vehicles; reporting malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Makes routine decisions pertaining to work duties as permitted under policies and procedures, referring to the supervisor any issues which could possibly harm a donor or employee, cause adverse opinions of the Center or the Company, or interfere with the operations of the department or Center.
May drive a Company vehicle as necessary.
May perform quality control procedures to determine acceptability of equipment and/or supplies.
May enter and retrieve donor information into computer system, as required.
Meets and exceeds customer expectations and adheres to established quality practices while seeking to continually improve work performance.
Models LifeShare’s mission and values, integrating them into daily decisions, behaviors and actions.
Promotes cooperation and communication within a team to achieve Company and departmental goals and deliverables.
Completes other assignments and duties as may be assigned.