Whole Blood Processor
About The Position
The Whole Blood Processor is responsible for day-to-day tasks in the whole blood donor center process. Duties may include registering donors and verifying donor suitability; conducting screening tests; supporting blood collection; centrifuging blood, preparing components, and transferring products and samples to storage; and packing and shipping blood, blood components, and samples. The role may also involve receiving shipments and supporting audits, mentoring, training, facility care, and continuous improvement activities. Work is performed in a whole blood center and includes exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, as well as electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment, such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear, is required. The work may involve sitting or standing for an entire shift, bending and twisting, frequent hand and foot movements, occasional squatting or crouching, reaching below shoulder height, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing acuity, color perception, and near and far vision are essential. The employee must follow oral and written instructions and communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
- Complete all training requirements for one area designated by management.
- Attain certification in one area within 90 days of hire.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English, with legible handwriting.
- Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated, operations-intensive, high-volume medical business where donor and employee safety and blood quality are paramount.
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas, and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to handle variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
- Ability to meet the stated occupational demands, including required vision, hearing, movement, and lifting capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills, where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Greet donors, answer phone calls, and assist donors as they begin the donation process.
- Verify donor identification, eligibility, and deferral status.
- Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks.
- Perform quality control on equipment used in donor screening.
- Conduct hematocrit testing when required, including specimen handling, testing, and analysis.
- Determine donor suitability using screening requirements such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Select the appropriate collection bag, sample tubes, and bleed-number labels for each donation.
- Prepare donors for venipuncture and perform venipuncture.
- Audit and monitor the collection process until donation is complete.
- Centrifuge blood products according to IBBI procedures.
- Prepare components from centrifuged units.
- Transfer products and samples to appropriate storage.
- Pack blood, blood components, and samples for daily shipments.
- Prepare shipping memos and Bills of Lading for shipments.
- May assist with or participate in audits, mentoring, training, facility care, and continuous improvement activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
