Donor Room Apheresis Tech I, II (Per Diem)

Donor Room Apheresis Tech I, II (Per Diem)

Purpose of Position: To organize, recruit and draw blood donors through a program designed to meet the needs of Cape Cod Hospital.

Description:

• Perform all aspects of donor blood collections, including but not limited to: verifying all information of donor, drawing blood, and performing aftercare of the donor in a Mobile Unit or Donor Collection center in accordance with department policy and procedures maintaining high customer service.
• Assist on offsite blood drives and collections sites as assigned.
• Prepares, labels, and processes blood components and samples for testing.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in quality and/or efficiency to the immediate supervisor.
• Perform quality control, instrument calibration, quality assurance and improvement, and development of new methodologies.
• Consults blood bank records to answer questions, monitor activity or resolve problems of blood-donor groups.
• Prepares reports and statistical data of platelet donor program.
• Train individuals on collection processes and functions.
• Maintains a list of prospective platelet donors.
• Recruits donors for both whole blood and Apheresis collections.
• Assists with promotions, events and incentives for the Apheresis program.
• Maintains workbenches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and free of clutter condition for the safety of donors, guests, and staff.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of departmental and Hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including but not limited to fire and disaster plans.
• Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications:

• Donor Room Apheresis Phlebotomy Tech I Job Code: 8271 Grade: S11A
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English.
• Two years as Donor Phlebotomist or one-year experience as an Apheresis Phlebotomist.
• Working knowledge of blood groups and Rh types and donation procedures.
• Basic Life Support certification (to be acquired within 6 months of position and must maintain certification).
• Ability to communicate effectively with donors.
• Nationally Certified Phlebotomist required and must maintain certification.
• Current Donor Phlebotomy Technician, DPT (ASCP) Certification required.
• Must attend first available Manufacturer Operators Training in the collection of automated Apheresis using the current platform utilized by Cape Cod Hospital and must successfully complete training within 3 months of starting the training program.
• Eligibility for Qualification in Apheresis, QIA (ASCP) Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Typing 30 wpm.
• Donor Room Apheresis Phlebotomy Tech II Job Code: 8272 Grade: S12A
• Must meet all requirements of the Donor Room Apheresis Phlebotomy Tech I.
• Current Qualification in Apheresis, QIA (ASCP) Certification or equivalent required.

Schedule Details: Per Diem Hours, Rotating Days, Occasional Weekends & Holidays

Organization: Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department: CCH-Blood Donor Center

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: $20.61-$37