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 donor registration and suitability verification, donor screening tests, blood collection, centrifugation, component preparation, transferring blood products and samples to storage, and packing and shipping blood, components, and samples. The role may also support audits, mentoring, training, facility care, and continuous improvement activities. Work is performed in a whole blood center and involves exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, as well as electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment is required, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear. The position involves sitting or standing for an entire shift, frequent hand and foot movements, bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Hearing acuity and correctable near and far vision are essential. The employee must understand and follow oral and written instructions and handle sensitive information with diverse groups.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English, with legible handwriting; bilingual skills where applicable.
- Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
- Ability to work flexible schedules to meet business needs.
- Ability to perform in a highly regulated, operations-intensive, high-volume medical business where donor and employee safety and blood quality are paramount.
- Complete all training requirements for one area designated by management.
- Attain certification in one area within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and perform according to oral or written instructions.
- Ability to perform a wide range of complex tasks amid variable demands and changing conditions.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
- Meet the role's stated physical, sensory, and lifting demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
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.
- Perform hematocrit testing as required, including specimen handling, testing, and analysis of results.
- Determine donor suitability using screening requirements such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Select the collection bag, number of sample tubes, and bleed number labels appropriate for each donation.
- Prepare donors for and perform venipuncture.
- Audit and monitor the collection process until the donor has completed the donation.
- Spin blood products in centrifuge instruments according to IBBI procedures.
- Prepare components from centrifuged units.
- Transfer products and samples to proper 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
