Blood Donor Technician
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Join a mission-driven team supporting lifesaving blood donations across the hospital system. In this role, you’ll develop hands-on clinical skills in phlebotomy, donor care, and blood component preparation while working in a regulated healthcare environment. Shifts include 7:00–3:30, 7:00–5:30, or 7:00–7:30 with occasional weekends. Candidates with patient care, phlebotomy, or medical assistant experience—and bilingual skills—are encouraged to apply. We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $3,000 come you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Job Summary 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 adheres to AABB standards, FDA regulations, and guidelines established by other regulatory agencies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant with phlebotomy course 0-1 year required
- Blood Donor Technician 0-1 year preferred
- Flexible in scheduling to meet needs of department, including occasional weekends.
- Experienced phlebotomy skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and thorough completion of assigned tasks.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
- Donor Phlebotomy Technician [DPT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Responsibilities
- Interviews donors to determine eligibility according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conducts a medical history and physical examination.
- Follows established criteria for temporary or permanent deferral of donors to prevent inadvertent collection from an ineligible donor.
- Performs whole blood collection using established sterile technique in preparation of the phlebotomy site and performs platelet pheresis collection using the apheresis system.
- Performs daily quality control, including scale calibration and other equipment used in the donor selection and collection process. Responsible for 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 a 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 students.
- Provides leadership and positively impacts the workplace by working collaboratively with the lead tech, charge nurse, and colleagues as a team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
