Donor Care Specialist (Phlebotomist)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Donor Care Specialist (Phlebotomist) ensures the satisfaction of all users of the department's services, internal and external, according to the hospital’s customer service standards. This role involves making recommendations for workflow practices and improvements in quality and/or efficiency to the immediate supervisor. Responsibilities include assisting with loading and unloading supplies and equipment for blood drives, setting up and breaking down equipment, performing daily quality control, and screening donors for eligibility based on established standards. The specialist performs all aspects of whole blood collections, prepares and labels blood components and samples, and accurately documents all blood donor records and data entry, including donor deferrals. They also pack units for transport, perform blood component processing, and assist with donor recruitment. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, staying knowledgeable of departmental policies, and pursuing professional growth are key aspects of this position. The role also involves assisting supervisors and pathologists with various program maintenance, including quality control and assurance.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Minimum of High School Diploma/GED or higher.
Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
Minimum 6 months of experience as a donor phlebotomist.
Working knowledge of blood groups and Rh types and donation procedures.
Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and to work under pressure.
Proficiency in using computers/laptops.

Nice To Haves

National Certification or completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 90 days of position start, offered within).
PBT Certification through either NHA or ASCP, which must be maintained, or Current Donor Phlebotomy (DPT) certification with American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), if already obtained prior to June 2024. Certification can be obtained within the first 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensures the satisfaction of all users of the department's services, internal and external according to the hospital’s customer service standards.
Makes recommendations for workflow practices, improvements in quality and/or efficiency to the immediate supervisor.
Assist with unloading and loading supplies and equipment to and from blood drive sites.
Set up equipment at beginning of blood drive and breakdown equipment at the end of the blood drive.
Performs daily quality control prior to the start of the blood drive.
Performs donor screening to ensure donor’s eligibility per CCHC, CDC, FDA, AABB, and CAP standards.
Performs all aspects of whole blood collections on offsite blood drives and in donor center.
Prepares and labels blood components and samples for testing.
Performs accurate documentation on all blood donor records and data entry including donor deferrals into the computer system and ensures all quality control standards are met.
Packs units in transport cooler with ice and packs samples for testing for driver/courier to bring to donor center.
Performs blood component processing.
Assists with donor recruitment.
Performs daily inventory and packs required donor care supplies in totes for blood drives. Picks up supplies from donor center as needed. Sends a list of supplies to be ordered to the Supervisor or designee.
Obtains appropriate blood specimens from donors and patients.
Performs therapeutic phlebotomy in the donor center as needed.
Maintains workbenches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition for the safety of patients, guests and staff.
Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans.
Assists Section Supervisors and Pathologist in maintaining programs including but not limited to: quality control, instrument calibration, quality assurance an improvement and development of new methodologies.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested.