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 Driver 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. The Driver Donor Specialist portion of this position is responsible for pre and post blood drive activities, daily safety and maintenance checks, and coordinating and documenting maintenance and repairs.
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.
· Drive, set-up and perform daily maintenance on the bloodmobile.
· Coordinate and document the major maintenance of the bloodmobile.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of High School or GED required.
· 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.
· Must have valid Florida driver’s license and successfully pass a DMV check.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.
