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Overview

The Blood Donor Program at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is a vital and necessary part of ensuring that the blood inventory for our patients and community is available. They are committed to helping to create happy, healthy and sustainable communities. More information about this amazing program can be found here:Blood Donor Program | Dartmouth-Hitchcock

What does the team in the Blood Donor Program say about working at D-H?

They recognize the important role that they play as a resource for our community – how the blood they collect will stay at D-H for the benefit of our patients. They say how fantastic it is to be ‘able to build great relationships with our donors - makes it enjoyable to the donors and brings them back’ for future donations. They add that it’s a ‘great atmosphere to work in,’ with tangible and achievable development opportunities, such as the ability to get certified after being in the department and role for one year.

Collects blood samples from patients of all ages. Identifies patients and procures samples.

This is a per diem position.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate donor greeting and directs donor to read educational materials.

• Performs donor interview, obtaining accurate and complete medical history information.

• Determines donor suitability utilizing donor guideline manual and department reference materials.

• Performs whole blood phlebotomy and automated apheresis donations.

• Labels sample tubes and collection packs. Completes all records. Performspost-collection handling of products per FDA guidelines.

• Prepares components from centrifugation, separation, mixing, labeling, and with accurate verification of records and data entry into computer system.

• Using Current Good Manufacturing Practices, records the results of all procedures performed.

• Performs appropriate Quality Control and Preventive Maintenance procedures.

• Assists other Blood Donor Center staff in the management of reactions and medical emergencies.

• Maintains equipment and stocks supplies.

• Maintains complete confidentiality of donor information and records, as outlined by the DHMC Privacy/Confidentiality/HIPPA policies.

• Knows and adheres to safety/infection control techniques.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or the equivalent required.

• Formal phlebotomy training required.

• Apheresis experience preferred.

• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.

• 1 year of medical/technical experience desired.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Proven work experience with the public.

• Strong computer ability desired.

• Applicant must be honest, dependable, able to multi-task, and be detail oriented.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomist, ASCP preferred.

• BLS required within 30 days of employment

• Area of Interest:Allied Health;

• FTE/Hours per pay period:.01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp);

• Shift:Day;

• Job ID:28179;

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.