Apheresis Specialist

Job Summary:

Dartmouth Health is seeking a skilled Apheresis Specialist to join our Blood Donor Program team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients of all ages, identifying patients, and procuring samples.

Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate donor greeting and directs donor to read educational materials.
• Performs donor interview, obtaining accurate and complete medical history information.
• Determines donor suitability utilizing donor guideline manual and department reference materials.
• Performs whole blood phlebotomy and automated apheresis donations.
• Labels sample tubes and collection packs. Completes all records. Performs post-collection handling of products per FDA guidelines.
• Prepares components from centrifugation, separation, mixing, labeling, and with accurate verification of records and data entry into computer system.
• Using Current Good Manufacturing Practices, records the results of all procedures performed.
• Performs appropriate Quality Control and Preventive Maintenance procedures.
• Assists other Blood Donor Center staff in the management of reactions and medical emergencies.
• Maintains equipment and stocks supplies.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of donor information and records, as outlined by the DHMC Privacy/Confidentiality/HIPPA policies.
• Knows and adheres to safety/infection control techniques.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or the equivalent required.
• Formal phlebotomy training required.
• Apheresis experience preferred.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• 1 year of medical/technical experience desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven work experience with the public.
• Strong computer ability desired.
• Applicant must be honest, dependable, able to multi-task, and be detail oriented.

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Certified Phlebotomist, ASCP preferred.
• BLS required within 30 days of employment

About Dartmouth Health:

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.