Supervisor, Donor Collections - Donor Center

Rhode Island Blood Center; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Blood Center is seeking a leader for donor center and mobile collection operations. You will supervise staff, perform blood collections, and ensure compliance with procedures and regulatory standards. This essential role includes payroll duties, hiring participation, and reporting to improve unit practices.

We value accuracy, teamwork, and exceptional donor service. CPR preferred; valid driver's license may be required; work involves coordinating workflows and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Education as stated: Associate or Bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with standards from AABB and FDA.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection operations at donor centers and mobiles to meet goals.
• Supervise and develop collections staff and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Perform whole blood and automated collection procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Provide payroll and timekeeping related approvals when needed.
• Participate in interviews, hiring decisions, and staff evaluations.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports; attend meetings and projects.
• Improve business practices and processes; address issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Customer service

Phlebotomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Leads collection operations at donor centers and mobile blood drives to ensure safe, compliant blood products and exceptional donor and sponsor service. Supervises and develops collections staff, performs whole blood and automated collection procedures, and ensures adherence to written procedures and quality requirements. Position is designated essential during severe weather or emergency operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

This position supervises staff.

Provide leadership and direct supervision to collection operations at donor centers and mobiles to ensure consistent, compliant blood collection that meets or exceeds goals.

Directly work in operations and perform blood collections, including automated procedures (Double Red Cell, Plasma, Platelets, combinations) as needed.Plan, prioritize, and organize daily workflow; communicate goals; monitor donor flow and productivity; and ensure timely and accurate operational reporting.Ensure strict compliance with written procedures and regulatory requirements; respond to audit observations; perform validations for equipment, new/revised procedures, and forms prior to implementation.Ensure staff are trained, competent, and compliant with documentation systems; supervise onboarding, skills maintenance, and required annual reviews.Provide recognition, coaching, feedback, mentoring, corrective action, and performance evaluations.Rapidly identify operational problems, implement immediate corrections, and collaborate with support departments to prevent recurrence.Maintain complete and accurate operational and compliance records; oversee equipment quality control through maintenance software and assign monthly/annual QC.Model organizational values; promote outstanding customer service and effective donor reaction management; address and resolve customer concerns.

May perform payroll approval or related functions such as PTO approval, timecard monitoring, sick time documentation, etc.Participate in interviews and hiring decisions.Prepare routine and ad hoc reports; attend required meetings, conferences, seminars, and assigned projects.Make recommendations to improve business unit practices and processes.Participate in pre-draw setup and end-of-day cleanup, packing, and controlled storage of supplies as needed.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:Associate or bachelor's degree.

Related Experience:Familiarity with standards and regulations from applicable regulatory agencies such as American Association of Blood Banking (AABB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Customer service experience.

Required Licenses / CertificationValid driver’s license may be required depending on division; reliable transportation required for travel to donor centers and mobile locations.Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to read and interpret medical, technical, regulatory, and quality procedures.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, desktop applications, and computer software systems.Knowledge of medical terminology, phlebotomy techniques, and whole blood and automated collection procedures and equipment.Effective written and oral communication.

Strong attention to detail and organization.

Persuasive and customer service skillsResolve donor and customer concerns and maintain composure under pressure.

Work in a team environment or independently; be responsive and available to management as issues arise.Use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and solve problems within established policies and procedures.Plan and coordinate multiple workflows; monitor donor reactions and qualitative medical information as appropriate to role.

The proposed annual salary for this position is $64,625 – $68,640.

Overview

Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.