Apheresis Tech II

Job Summary and Essential Functions

Responsible for blood products collection and processing of blood products using automated and non-automated techniques for in-house and mobile drive operations in the state.

Provides medical screening of blood donors, observes donors for changes in condition and intervenes appropriately, assists in blood donor registration and recruitment activities in the community, drives to various mobile blood drive sites in the state, greets patients/donors in reception and/or donor room area in a pleasant and helpful manner, determines and assists in completion of functions such as verification of appointment time and type, scheduling of necessary appointments, and assures completeness and accuracy of all patient paperwork, registers donors, determines suitability of apheresis and blood donors, autologous donors and patients by screening for history and physical in accordance with established eligibility standards, performs interview confidentially and accurately, accurately measures and records results of medical history and physical, reviews donor information in the BCIS and on downtime cards when necessary to insure complete and accurate records, observes donor closely for any signs or behavior which will affect suitability or donation outcome, collects blood and blood components from suitable donors and patients using automated and non-automated procedures, adheres to all FDA, NJDOH, AABB, and Blood Services guidelines to insure patient/donor safety and product acceptability, projects professional and pleasant manner to make the patient/donor relaxed and at ease, monitors patients and donors carefully and is able to recognize and intervene in any unstable situation or donor reaction, performs duties as assigned per departmental needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Phlebotomy training

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
• Knowledge of blood donation and processing procedures
• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Medical screening
• Donor recruitment
• Automated and non-automated blood processing
• Communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retail Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Pay

$26.81 - $33.51 per hour

Schedule

Evening

Location

SBC Corporation

Department Name

Lab - Blood Mgmt.

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer