Blood Donor Technician at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $3,000 come you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.



Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Blood Donor Center, the Apheresis Technician I performs donor registration, screening, whole blood collection, automated platelet and red blood cell apheresis collections and preparation of components from collected whole blood. Provides excellent customer service. Balances production, donor care and quality requirements to meet annual blood collection goals. The Apheresis Technician I complies with all applicable state and federal regulations, as well as, hospital policies and procedures to ensure the safety of the donor and quality of the blood components.



Qualifications


Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Required



Donor Center Processes:

• Provides donor greetings, directs donors to read educational materials, and assists with completing donor cards.


• Conducts donor interviews to obtain accurate and complete medical history information.


• Determines donor suitability using donor guideline manuals and department reference materials.


• Performs whole blood phlebotomy and automated apheresis donations.


• Labels sample tubes and collection packs, completes records, and handles products post-collection per FDA guidelines.


• Prepares components in the component prep lab using centrifugation, separation, mixing, and labeling techniques, ensuring accuracy in data entry.


• Records the results of all procedures performed using Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Quality Control and Support:

• Performs Quality Control and Preventive Maintenance procedures.


• Assists donor center staff with managing reactions and medical emergencies.


• Maintains equipment and stocks supplies both in-house and on buses.


• Ensures donor information and records remain confidential as per MGH Privacy/Confidentiality/HIPPA policies.


• Adheres to safety and infection control techniques.


• Provides education and support to donors and the public.

Professionalism:

• Exhibits professionalism in appearance and grooming.


• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:

• Medical Assistant certificate or phlebotomy training (desired).


• National Phlebotomy Certification (desired).


• CPR certification (desired).

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Previous patient/donor care experience or experience in a patient care or blood donor setting (preferred).


• Proficiency in a second language (desired).

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


80 Blossom Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



Mass General Brigham Competency Framework


At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Apply Now