Donor Room Apheresis Tech I, II (Per Diem)

Overview Donor Room Apheresis Tech I, II (Per Diem) – Job Code 260407-50024879 Purpose of Position: To organize, recruit and draw blood donors through a program designed to meet the needs of Cape Cod Hospital. Responsibilities Perform all aspects of donor blood collections, including verifying donor information, drawing blood, and aftercare of the donor in a Mobile Unit or Donor Collection Center in accordance with department policies and procedures, maintaining high customer service. Assist on offsite blood drives and collections sites as assigned. Prepare, label, and process blood components and samples for testing. Maintain inventory of supplies. Provide 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. Consult blood bank records to answer questions, monitor activity or resolve problems of blood-donor groups. Prepare reports and statistical data of the platelet donor program. Train individuals on collection processes and functions. Maintain a list of prospective platelet donors. Recruit donors for both whole blood and apheresis collections. Assist with promotions, events and incentives for the Apheresis program. Maintain workbenches, testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary and clutter-free condition for the safety of donors, guests, and staff. Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in the field of expertise. Maintain thorough knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including fire and disaster plans. Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested. Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s CARES values: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service. Qualifications Note: The following qualifications apply to Donor Room Apheresis Phlebotomy Tech I and Tech II. 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. Organization Cape Cod Hospital Primary Location Massachusetts-Hyannis Department: CCH-Blood Donor Center Annual/Hourly: Hourly Hiring Pay Range: $20.61 - $37 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cape Cod Healthcare Inc