Job Description
**Job Overview:**
Job Title: Apheresis Tech II - Donor Room Phlebotomist
Location: Somerset, NJ
Req#: 41733
Status: Part Time
Shift: Day
Department name: Blood Collection
**Qualifications:**
_Required:_
* High school diploma or GED
_Preferred:_
* Possess a diploma from a phlebotomy training school or phlebotomy course
* Blood donor collection experience
* Phlebotomy certification
**Scheduling Requirements:**
* Part Time
* Day Shift
**Essential Functions:**
* Collects blood and blood components from suitable donors and patients using automated and non-automated procedures.
* Under the direction and supervision of a Therapeutic Apheresis RN performs therapeutic apheresis procedures and HPC collections.
* Performs procedures in a safe and professional manner to minimize discomfort to the donorpatient and to minimize the number of incomplete procedures.
* Adheres to all FDA, NJDOH, AABB, FACT and Blood Services guidelines to insure patientdonor safety and product acceptability.
* Correctly assigns each donation a unique number and collects requested laboratory specimens for testing.
* Projects professional and pleasant manner to make the patientdonor relaxed and at ease.
* Provides observation and post-procedural care to recognize any unstable situations and intervene appropriately.
* Releases donors and patients only when they appear in satisfactory condition. Accurately and completely documents all procedures and data in the BCIS, on run sheets and apheresis forms in a timely manner.
* Communicates effectively and accurately the need for blood products to potential designated and volunteer donors over the telephone.
* Schedules donors as directed when assigned to Donor Recruitment.
* Talks to families, employees and visitors about the need for volunteer blood donations
**Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!**
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-
centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable
manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of
the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining
healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading
academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in
high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the
clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities
throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to
creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly
benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents
in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex
health conditions or improving community health through local programs and
education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,