Blood Donor Phlebotomist

3 weeks ago

Houston, United States Houston Methodist Hospital Full time

The Blood Donor Phlebotomist collects whole blood and donor apheresis products by established protocols. Responsibilities include performing predonation screening processing whole blood into components as needed and performing critical processes which necessitates a knowledge of standards required by accrediting agencies for Blood Bank and Blood Donor Center.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent donor and patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Greets donors patients and visitors in a clear and professional manner. Answers telephone in a timely and professional manner; routes calls to appropriate person.
  • Performs and accurately evaluates donor/patient predonation screening and medical history in accordance with requirements of regulatory agencies.
  • Performs a variety of Laboratory Information System functions. Documents the donor visit ensures patients have correct registration and documents the processing of blood components according to requirements of regulatory agencies.
  • Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks. Maintains a well stocked clean and organized work area.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Accurately identifies patient/donor/unit for phlebotomy procedures obtains correct specimens and labels them appropriately. Collects appropriate whole blood from donors using accurate and sterile technique. Prepares quality components from whole blood by established procedures in accordance with standards of accrediting agencies.
  • Appropriately prepares instruments for donor apheresis procedures. Performs donor apheresis procedures using accurate and sterile technique.
  • Monitors patients/donors for adverse effects from the donation. Reports all unusual occurrences procedural discrepancies and adverse reactions to supervisory personnel. Assists physician or designee in the management of adverse effects from donation.
  • Appropriately collects samples orders tests and calculates results of component Quality Control. Performs evaluates and documents quality control of equipment and procedures within established guidelines.
  • Recognizes problems investigates the cause takes remedial action or escalates to leader and notifies management for followup.
  • Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory following all policies and procedures for safety hazardous materials security and emergency preparedness.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system.
  • Uses department resources/equipment/supplies properly and efficiently.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Participates in departmental projects activities and seeks continuing education opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED verification of homeschool equivalency partial or full completion of postsecondary education etc.)
  • Course in phlebotomy/venipuncture preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Requires two years whole blood collection experience which must include phlebotomy and donor apheresis experience
  • Previous data entry experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • BLS Basic Life Support (AHA)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED
  • CPT Phlebotomy Technician Certification OR
  • PBT(ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) OR
  • CPT Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ACA) OR
  • RPT Phlebotomy Technician (AMT) OR
  • NCPT Phlebotomy Technician (NCCT)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing evaluations consisting of one or more of the following: skills competency assessments and/or performance reviews
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all donors patients visitors physicians and coworkers
  • Demonstrates skills necessary for venipuncture and capillary techniques on patients and donors utilizing appropriate equipment and supplies for whole blood and donor apheresis collections
  • Strong organizational skills to handle a heavy workload and maintain accuracy
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include Hospital / Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain donor records and other related documents
  • Independently adapts to multiple ongoing priorities including organizing work flow
  • Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion to recognize problems identify causes and take corrective action
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform No
  • Scrubs No
  • Business professional No
  • Other (department approved) No

ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

  • On Call*

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of Americas Best Hospitals. As a fullservice acutecare hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist it has evolved into one of the nations largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodists primary academic affiliates are among the nations leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds 85 operating rooms and more than 8400 employees Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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