Blood Donor Technician

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

7d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position requires patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant with phlebotomy course 0-1 year required
• 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.
• Flexible in scheduling to meet needs of department, including every other Saturday requirement (BWH only).

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
• Blood Donor Technician 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

• Interviews donors to determine eligibility according to 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 an ineligible donor.
• 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 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 precepting students.
• Provides leadership and positively impacts the workplace by working collaboratively with the lead tech, charge nurse, and colleagues as a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• 50% off MBTA passes
• Access to childcare resources and emergency backup care
• 403(b), Cash Balance Retirement Plan, and Tax-Sheltered Annuity options
• Exclusive “Perks” program, including discounts on tickets and passes for events, museums, ski resorts, and more

What This Job Offers

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