p>Collects blood and blood components from suitable donors and patients using automated and non-automated procedures, Monitors established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, etc,
Evaluate results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated,
Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks and maintains clinical laboratory instruments in section,
Recognizes and corrects basic instrument malfunctions,
May have to refer serious malfunctions to supervisor,
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 donor, patient and to minimize the number of incomplete procedures,
Adheres to all FDA, NJDOH, AABB, FACT and Blood Services guidelines to insure patient, donor 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 patient/donor 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.
Employee adheres to the RWJUH Culture of Kindness Values i,e,patients, visitors, physicians, peers, outside contacts and supervisors and coworker relations by maintaining good rapport and a cooperative working relationship,
Exhibits friendly and helpful behavior by anticipating and responding to the needs of coworkers, donors, and patients,
Respects donor privacy and the confidential nature of donor information,
Frequent interaction with donors, patients and other blood services personnel,
Occasional contact with physicians and other medical personnel.