Whole Blood Processor 2

Responsibilities

• Greets donors, answers phone calls, and assists with donors beginning the donation process
• Verifies donor identification, eligibility and deferral status
• Performs cleaning and disinfection tasks
• Performs quality control on equipment utilized in the donor screening process
• Performs hematocrit testing as required, including the handling of the specimen, performing the test and analyzing the results
• Determines donor suitability through various screening requirements such as temperature, blood pressure and pulse
• Determines which collection bag, appropriate number of sample tubes and bleed number labels to use for each donation
• Prepares donor for and performs the venipuncture
• Audits and monitors the collection process until the donor has completed the donation
• Spins blood product in centrifuge instruments per IBBI procedures
• Performs component preparation on the centrifuged units
• Transfers all products and sample to proper storage
• Packs blood, blood components and samples for daily shipments
• Prepares shipping memos and Bill of Lading for each shipment

Requirements

• Strong customer service skills
• Proficient in speaking and writing English, with legible handwriting. Where applicable, bi-lingual skills
• Ability to understand and follow SOP’s and protocols
• Ability to work flexible scheduling to meet business needs
• Ability to perform in a highly regulated, operations intensive, high volume medical business in which the safety of donors and employees, as well as the quality of the blood collected, are paramount
• Completed all elements of the training requirements for 1 area, designated by management

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable
• Typically requires no previous related experience