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This Position is for an Apheresis Tech (Main Center) with a blood services agency location in Flowood, MS.
Duties and Responsibilities include: Perform all duties described in standard operating procedures accurately and efficiently; Effectively manage three bed (automated and manual) collections; Performs all aspects of registration of whole blood and double red cell, and red cell plasma donors, donor screening, safety procedures & screening special procedures including Autologous, Directed and Therapeutic donations; Performs all aspects of medical history, vein puncture procedure and donor monitoring; Accurately perform all aspects of automated 2RBC procedures and RBC/Plasma procedures in conjunction with whole blood donations; Quickly and competently responds to any donor reaction; Completes donor collection (automated and manual) paperwork accurately; Troubleshoot Automated collections equipment/procedures; Performs daily, weekly, monthly and PRN maintenance on apheresis equipment; Performs all AM and PM duties of the Apheresis department; Treats donors and other staff in a friendly professional manner; Effectively use Vista Collection System; Effectively use DoVac Elite Computer System; Participates in donor recruitment and scheduling; Dependable and flexible with the ability to occasionally work mobile blood drives that require travel; Able to meet irregular work hours, including weekends; Valid MS driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Report; Ensures management has current telephone contact information in order to reach you; Maintains current CPR/ AED certification; Performs CPR as needed; Performs all aspects of safety procedures; Stocks and maintains interview areas, phlebotomy collection area and canteen; Assists in training of staff as designated by department Manager; Effectively communicate with Telerecruitment regarding units collected/needed.
Requirements and Qualifications include: High School graduate or equivalent along with a stable work history; previous experience or training desirable; Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry; Ability to meet fluctuating work schedules-Desire to make a difference, in this case, a lifesaving difference every single day; Ability to work with and through others in a friendly, cooperative, unselfish manner; Ability to work closely and accurately within established guidelines, while sometimes working at a faster than average pace; Aware of and responsive to the needs and concerns of others; Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.; Pre-employment drug testing required.
Drug Free Workplace. Employer is Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet