Donor Room Apheresis Technician

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career growth

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Savings plan

Retirement options

Paid time off

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Donor Room Apheresis Technician at Evanston Hospital. This full-time role supports autologous and donor collections and requires strong patient care and teamwork.

You will perform apheresis procedures, ensure quality control, and adhere to donor room policies while coordinating with junior staff and other departments to maximize safety and outcomes for all donors and patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent with training in blood center operations and apheresis.
• Bachelor's in biological sciences with no clinical certification or LPN license may apply.
• EMT certification with phlebotomy experience acceptable.
• CPR-BLS certification for Healthcare Provider required; ASCP PBT preferred.
• Phlebotomy training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect autologous and directed whole blood donations and apheresis platelet donations.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies and peripheral stem cell collections.
• Recruit donors including apheresis and neonatal plasma donors.
• Serve as a resource for junior staff.
• Adhere to age-appropriate procedures for patient safety.
• Follow blood bank QC procedures and document calibrations and maintenance.
• Document policy deviations and corrective actions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Customer service

Travel between sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Biological science degree

EMT certification with phlebotomy experience

CPR-BLS certification for Healthcare Provider (AHA)

ASCP PBT certification preferred

Tools

ASCP PBT

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Position: Donor Room Apheresis Technician
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4pm
• Required Travel: Yes, float.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

What you will do:

• Collect autologous and directed whole blood donations and apheresis platelet donations.
• Perform therapeutic phlebotomies and peripheral stem cell collections.
• Recruit apheresis donors, homologous whole blood donors, and neonatal plasma donors.
• Serve as a resource person for junior staff members.
• Responsible for performing procedures consistent with or based on the age and developmental status of the patient to maximize the clinical outcome and safety of the patient.
• Adhere to blood bank quality control procedures, document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Utilize internal and external variance forms to document policy or procedure deviations and corresponding corrective actions.
• Strictly adhere to blood bank policies and procedures as outlined in the donor room procedure manual.

What you will need:

• License: N/A
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred or equivalent with on job training in blood center operations and apheresis, or Bachelor's degree in a biological science with no clinical certification or LPN license, or EMT certification with phlebotomy experience.
• Certification: CPR-BLS certification for the Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required and PBT (ASCP) certification preferred.
• Experience: Phlebotomy training experience.
• Skills: Good communication and organization skills, moderate computer skills needed, reliable transportation to travel between sites required, strong customer service skills.

Benefits:

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.