Apheresis Technician (Myrtle Beach)

The Blood Connection•Myrtle Beach, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Apheresis Technician screens and collects whole blood from allogeneic donors and if applicable, autologous, directed, and therapeutic donors in accordance with departmental SOPs and regulatory standards. In addition, this role schedules, screens, and collects double red cells, single red cells, plasma donors, and platelet donors with or without concurrent products by means of an automated collection system. This role continually observes the donor for potential problems and provides post-phlebotomy care for all donors. An Apheresis Technician performs quality control and is responsible for completion of all paperwork (such as run sheet, QC sheet, weekly maintenance log, malfunction forms, and device logs), in accordance with SOPs and regulatory standards. An Apheresis Technician must have excellent customer service skills and a presentable appearance. This role must be able to work varied hours including working some weekends. While not desirable and is avoided, when possible, this role must be able to adapt to a work schedule that may change with less than 24 hours’ notice.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License with no major infractions and dependable transportation
Excellent customer services skills
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to follow SOP in a heavily FDA regulated environment
Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Nice To Haves

Apheresis or plasma collection experience preferred
Three or more years of experience in a closely related clinical setting

Responsibilities

Ensures adequate number of apheresis donors are scheduled to be collected to meet inventory needs
Screens prospective donors through medical history, mini physical, and testing results
Performs the donor health history and physical assessment according to current standard operating procedures
Selects proper material for blood collection
Performs venipuncture on eligible donors
Sets up and primes automated collection system for automated procedures
Strives to collect donor at highest possible yield
Chooses appropriate collection procedure based on donor restraints and inventory needs
Provides supportive care and documentation for donor reactions
Strips, seals, and packs units for transport/storage
Administers post-phlebotomy care
Keeps donor area stocked with required materials/equipment needed to adequately screen and collect donors
Performs blood collection according to SOP, FDA regulations, and AABB standards
Performs and documents quality control for designated blood collection equipment
Tags and reports defective equipment per SOP and if required, pulls defective equipment from service
Ensures all paperwork/entries associated with collections are complete and accurate
May be eligible for Center Team Leader assignment with supporting scorecard metrics and/or commensurate experience
In absence of Center Team Leader, ensures all associated paperwork is reviewed for completeness and accuracy
In absence of Center Team Leader, reports any disciplinary problems unable to resolve to appropriate Manager
Works with collections and scheduling team to make each day a success
Greets each donor and/or donor contact in friendly professional manner
Post collection, thanks each donor in appreciative manner
Provides environment throughout blood drive in which the donor and/or donor contacts feel comfortable and important
Maintains professional appearance and attitude at all times
Participates in company sponsored blood drives and other special events
Organizes and operates (to include driving) Donor Services vehicles to include box trucks, TBC company cars/vans, and mobiles where applicable
Other duties as assigned or required