ABOUT 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.
