Blood Donor Technician 1

FMOLHS • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Responsible for performing accurate and complete pre-donor health histories to determine donor eligibility and demonstrating excellent phlebotomy skills. Duties are performed during in-center operations and on mobile blood drives. The role includes donor screening and blood collection, supporting blood bank operations, assisting with blood component preparation, and maintaining supplies and records while following hospital and laboratory policies and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform donor screening and blood collection procedures professionally and diligently.
• Prepare and submit customized requisitions for supplies and equipment; verify receipt and distribution of ordered supplies and ensure requisitions are properly filled.
• Call blood donors as needed.
• Determine donor eligibility through related testing and evaluation of donor or patient medical history; assist physicians with special tests and procedures; recruit blood donors; and complete donation records while ensuring donor confidentiality.
• Participate in mobile and in-house blood bank operations.
• Assist in the preparation of blood components.
• Apply ethical judgment and technical skill within hospital and laboratory policy and legal guidelines when making decisions and performing procedures.
• Adapt to changes or unusual circumstances in ways that promote cooperation and minimize disruption to the working environment.
• Follow departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, physicians, pathologists, staff, and others.
• Coordinate, plan, and use time efficiently to prioritize and organize duties while remaining flexible to meet laboratory service customer needs.
• Maintain supply inventories in work areas and request or order supplies as necessary to support efficient operations and avoid duplication of effort and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED