Travel Medical Lab Technician
Hyannis, MA
Trusted Talent
Days

Purpose of Position

To organize, recruit, and draw blood donors through a program designed to meet the needs of the hospital.

Description

• Ensure the satisfaction of all users of the department's services, both internal and external, according to customer service standards.
• Perform donor screening to ensure eligibility per relevant health and regulatory standards.
• Conduct all aspects of whole blood collections and therapeutic phlebotomy procedures.
• Execute whole blood collections during offsite blood drives and in donor centers.
• Prepare and label blood components and samples for testing.
• Accurately document all blood donor records and data entry, including donor deferrals in the computer system, ensuring all quality control standards are met.
• Assist with donor recruitment.
• Perform daily inventory and replenishment of all donor care supplies as needed and communicate supply needs to the Supervisor or designee.
• Obtain appropriate blood specimens from donors and patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workbenches, testing areas, and other work areas to ensure safety.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including fire and disaster plans.
• Consistently provide service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested.

Education/Experience/Training

Donor Care Specialist I

• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Prior phlebotomy experience required.
• National Certification or completion of an accredited phlebotomy program preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS).
• Proficiency in using computers/laptops.

Donor Care Specialist II

• DPT (ASCP) Certification, QDP (ASCP).
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• One-year experience as a donor phlebotomist preferred.
• Working knowledge of blood groups, Rh types, and donation procedures.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) and maintenance of certification.
• Current Donor Phlebotomy Technician, DPT (ASCP) certification or Qualification in Donor Phlebotomy QDP(ASCP) required and must be maintained.
• Proficiency in using computers/laptops.