Donor Program Technician at Compunnel Inc

• Interviews donors to determine eligibility according to the donor selection criteria of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  The selection procedure is to include the medical history and physical examination.   
• Conducts a medical history and physical examination that includes pulse, blood pressure, temperature, a vein check, and blood sample to perform a point of care test to measure hemoglobin. 
• Provides the donor with opportunity to ask questions and provides explanation to assure donor understanding. 
• Follows established criteria for the temporary/permanent deferral of donors to prevent inadvertent collection from a donor who is ineligible.  Refers problems or questions of donor suitability to the charge nurse or Medical Director. 
• Obtains and/or documents Informed Consent of a blood or apheresis donor prior to collection; explains elements of donation procedure including information on risks of procedure and tests performed.
• Performs whole blood collection using established sterile technique in preparation of phlebotomy site. 
• Performs platelet pheresis collection using the Trima Accel apheresis system. 
• Maintains continuity of donor identification by carefully labeling of all collection bags and pilot tubes and assuring volume collected is appropriate. 
• Observes donors/patients for adverse reactions and takes appropriate action. 
• Collects blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and point of care test for hemoglobin prior therapeutic phlebotomies and follows order parameters per ordering providers. 
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Performs daily quality control, including daily scale calibration and other equipment used in the selection and collection process.  Responsible for the documentation and corrective action as needed.
• Accurately performs the following functions in Lifetrak; donor registration, health histories, physical exam findings, product linking, phlebotomy data, and product ship out for both donor room products and stem cell collections.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of necessary supplies for the Donor Center and Off-Site Mobile Blood Drives. Puts supplies away and rotates older supplies to be used first.
• Employee may be assigned to work on mobile blood drives at locations throughout Massachusetts and must have access to transportation to blood drive locations.
• Transports blood products to the blood bank.
• Follows all safety and infection control policies, maintains a clean work area, and performs other duties as required at the Donor Center and Off-Site Mobile Blood Drives.
• Always maintains professional image and is a team player.

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Medical Assistant with phlebotomy experience or Phlebotomist training course or program required.
• Experience of working in a blood donor center desirable.
• Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the department; including day, evening, and weekend shifts as well as being assigned to the blood mobile.
• Staff are required to work every other weekend. 
• Excellent customer service skills 
• Experienced phlebotomy skills

• Flexible in scheduling to meet needs of department.
• Demonstrates good judgment and seeks out guidance with questions.
• Exceptional English-speaking verbal communication skills. Bilingual desired. 
• Attention to detail and thorough completion of assigned tasks.
• Interacts courteously and effectively with donors, patients, co-workers, physicians, other hospital personnel and outside contacts.
• Neat and orderly work habits. 
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic computer skills

Education: High School