Donor Phlebotomist at Hunterdon Health Care System – Flemington, New Jersey

The Donor Phlebotomist is responsible for performing phlebotomies on volunteer whole blood and apheresis donors, autologous and therapeutic donors according to established regulatory requirements. Coordinates and implements procedures involved in evaluation, collection, processing of products and care of donors/patients. Assists in the development and maintenance of recurring blood drive from the community.

1. Follows the laboratory’s procedures for blood donor collection in accordance with applicable regulatory agencies.
2. Properly identifies the donor according to hospital and laboratory policy.
3. Performs and accurately records donor physical information. Defers donors that do not meet criteria, with proper documentation in the computer system.
4. Performs the venipuncture using aseptic techniques, according to the donor room's established procedure.
5. Recognizes donor reactions, provides treatment, calls for additional help if needed, and completes the donor reaction worksheet after the donor recovers.
6. Cares for the donor post-donation by providing refreshments, post-donation care information, and ensures that the donor is able to leave without any reactions to the procedure.
7. Makes FFP, RBC, and Plasma when necessary and assures products are stored at the proper temperature.

Minimum Education:

Required:

High school Diploma, preferably in college prep curriculum

Preferred:

Certificate in Phlebotomy

Minimum Years of Experience :

Required: None

Preferred:

One year in a blood donor setting

License, Registry or Certification:

Required: None

Preferred: None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Basic Microsoft Office, and LIS computer skills. Basic laboratory skills. Good customer service and telephone etiquette

Preferred: None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include, but not be limited to, medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).