Blood Donor Technician

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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Make a Lifesaving Impact

Join the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center at Mass General one of the nations leading transfusion services. As a Blood Donor Technician youll support nearly 50000 lifesaving blood components each year working in a collaborative mission-driven environment.

The schedule offers rotating 8 10 or 12-hour day shifts with occasional weekends providing variety and work-life balance while making a direct difference in patient care.

Were offering a generous sign on bonus of $3000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.*



*Current MGB employees or former employees (separated from the MGB organization for less than 1 year) are not eligible for the sign on bonus

Job Summary

Summary
Performs donor registration screenings product shipment whole blood collection and automated platelet collections. Responsible for the performance of donor room procedures under the direction of the charge nurse/tech and follows Standard Operating Procedures. Able to balance production donor care and quality requirements to meet annual blood collection goals. The Blood Donor Technician complies with AABB standards FDA regulations and other regulatory agency guidelines.

Does this position require Patient Care
Yes

Essential Functions

Interviews donors to determine eligibility according to the donor selection criteria of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conducts a medical history and physical examination.

Follows established criteria for the temporary/permanent deferral of donors to prevent inadvertent collection from a donor who is ineligible.

Performs whole blood collection using established sterile technique in preparation of phlebotomy site and performs platelet pheresis collection using the apheresis system.

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.

May work on mobile blood drives at locations throughout Massachusetts and assist in maintaining adequate inventory of necessary supplies for the Donor Center and Off-Site Mobile Blood Drives.

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.

Maintains professional image at all times and serves as a role model to colleagues.

Functions as a preceptor for training new blood donor technicians and/or precepting students.

Provides leadership and impacts the workplace in a positive manner while working as a team with lead tech charge nurse and fellow colleagues.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Phlebotomy Technician National Certification - Generic - HR Only preferred Donor Phlebotomy Technician DPT(ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred

Experience
Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant with phlebotomy course 0-1 year required and Blood Donor Technician 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experienced phlebotomy skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and thorough completion of assigned tasks.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

Onsite

80 Blossom Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly

Grade

4

At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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