Job Description
Perform donor suitability, histories and blood collection procedures. Ensures the safety of the donor and safety, purity, and potency of the blood collected. Performs various regulated functions related to the care of the blood after collections, including storage and transportation. Operator and maintaining use of automated collections with Apheresis equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. All employees must perform all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs, external regulations, and internal policies, bring compliance issues to the attention of management and assure quality customer service to all customers internal and external. Employees must comply with traffic legislation, be conscious of road safety, demonstrate safe driving, and other good road safety habits while driving their personal vehicle for work purposes.
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Completes donor registration process
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Performs mini-physical
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Performs medical questionnaire
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Performs blood collection procedures according to SOPs, including Quality Control.
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Attends to donor’s comfort and safety during and post donation, including those having reactions or complications to the procedure
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Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding donors
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Labels all blood collection materials according to SOP
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Cares for products after collection, providing temporary storage, and transportation to the center when necessary
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Assists in unloading, assembling, maintain, dismantling and reloading of equipment and supplies (if applicable)
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Completes all required paperwork
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Complies with LIFELINE safety policies and procedures
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Demonstrates excellent customer service when dealing with donors, members of the community and co-workers
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Specialized training on Apheresis collection equipment
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Maintains Apheresis equipment
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Schedules appointments for Apheresis donors