Apheresis Technician: Blood Donor Program (Sign-On Bonus)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire seeks an Apheresis Technician to work with donors, collect blood products, and manage records in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

The role requires formal phlebotomy training, with preference for apheresis experience and at least one year in phlebotomy or medical settings. Benefits include a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus and a day-shift schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides an appropriate donor greeting and directs the 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 the 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Apheresis

Communication

multitask

Attention to detail

Computers

Education

High school diploma

Formal phlebotomy training

BLS certification

ASCP certification within 8 months

Tools

ASCP

Job description

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire seeks an Apheresis Technician to work with donors, collect blood products, and manage records in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

The role requires formal phlebotomy training, with preference for apheresis experience and at least one year in phlebotomy or medical settings. Benefits include a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus and a day-shift schedule.