Blood Donor Technician

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Aug 03, 2025
Summary Performs donor registration, screenings, product shipment, whole blood collection, and automated platelet collections. Responsible for the performance of donor room procedures under the direction of the charge nurse/tech and follows Standard Operating Procedures. Able to balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet annual blood collection goals. The Blood Donor Technician complies with AABB standards, FDA regulations, and other regulatory agency guidelines. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Interviews donors to determine eligibility according to the donor selection criteria of the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and conducts a medical history and physical examination. -Follows established criteria for the temporary/permanent deferral of donors to prevent inadvertent collection from a donor who is ineligible. -Performs whole blood collection using established sterile technique in preparation of phlebotomy site and performs platelet pheresis collection using the apheresis system. -Performs daily quality control, including daily scale calibration and other equipment used in the selection and collection process. Responsible for the documentation and corrective action as needed. -May work on mobile blood drives at locations throughout Massachusetts, and assist in maintaining adequate inventory of necessary supplies for the Donor Center and Off-Site Mobile Blood Drives. -Transports blood products to the blood bank, follows all safety and infection control policies, maintains a clean work area, and performs other duties as required. -Maintains professional image at all times and serves as a role model to colleagues. -Functions as a preceptor for training new blood donor technicians and/or precepting students. -Provides leadership and impacts the workplace in a positive manner, while working as a team with lead tech, charge nurse, and fellow colleagues. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Phlebotomy Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Donor Phlebotomy Technician [DPT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred Experience Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant with phlebotomy course 0-1 year required and Blood Donor Technician 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Flexible in scheduling to meet needs of department, including every other Saturday requirement (BWH only). - Experienced phlebotomy skills. - Exceptional customer service skills. - Attention to detail and thorough completion of assigned tasks. - Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology. - Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Occasionally Lifting Frequently Carrying Frequently Pushing Occasionally Pulling Occasionally Climbing Rarely Balancing Frequently Stooping Occasionally Kneeling Occasionally Crouching Occasionally Crawling Rarely Reaching Frequently Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently Feeling Constantly Foot Use Rarely Vision - Far Constantly Vision - Near Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.