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The NCH Healthcare System
Donor Specialist
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What they do
A Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients for medical tests. May also perform routine laboratory test on samples. Works in a healthcare facility or in a laboratory.
$36,523 / year median in Florida
+16% projected growth
Job Description
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DEPARTMENT
17026 - Blood BankLOCATION
350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102WORK TYPE:
Full TimeWORK SCHEDULE
8 Hour DayABOUT NCH NCH
is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.JOB SUMMARY
The Donor Specialist performs donor/patient suitability assessments and the manual and/or automated collection of blood and blood components in accordance with cGMP's, regulatory and departmental compliance; recruits and educates donors.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.- Performs all processes in compliance with industry and regulatory standards (FDA, AABB, cGMPs).
- Understands the basic principles and procedures of quality control, proficiency, and preventative maintenance.
- Understands, performs and documents all phases of donor medical and physical eligibility/suitability assessments.
- Performs audit functions related to all essential job accountabilities.
- Performs blood collection which includes preparing venipuncture site, utilizing appropriate equipment, collecting samples, completing paperwork and computer functions specific to whole collections.
- Performs automated blood and component apheresis procedures, completing paperwork and computer functions specific to automated collections.
- Performs, documents and takes appropriate action on QC.
- Transports, processes, stores and modifies blood, components, and donor samples.
- Documents exceptions, deviations (BPDs), and reactions.
- Schedules, performs and documents all phases of component apheresis procedures.
- Assists with donor recruiting, education and community awareness programs.
- Coordinate and document the major maintenance of the bloodmobile.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of High School or GED required.
- Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data
- Minimum of 1 month of experience in a donor center, laboratory or clinical setting as a Phlebotomist or in a medical environment (I.e. paramedic, medical assistant, physician's office) preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.