Donor Technician

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.25 - $24.00

Position Highlights

This position may be eligible for a $2,000 sign on bonus.

This position supports on campus donations and the Mobile Unit which travels across SD, MN and IA.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (rotating weekend assignments as needed for Mobile Donor Services, which may require 8-12 hour shifts)

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for collecting blood from donors using both traditional as well as apheresis, check quality of blood and assume responsibility for safety and comfort of the donor following established standards and practices. Responsible to process phone calls, donor cancellations, and other inquiries regarding blood donations.

What you will do

• Interviews and tests prospective donors to establish eligibility for donation.
• Performs blood donor collection and donor processing duties according to established protocol in donor room and on Bloodmobile.
• Performs apheresis blood donor collection in accordance with established protocols.
• Processes blood components as directed according to established protocol.
• Labels, transports, or stores blood units as directed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Performs required documentation and participate in quality control.
• Assists with the analysis, collection, and maintenance of records as needed by Quality Assurance, FDA, CAP, Joint Commission accreditation, OSHA guidelines, or as may be required by law.
• Maintains supplies and inventories as needed and in accordance with Lean principles.
• May need to transport supplies to various locations requiring driving a company vehicle.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Technical Certificate Associate's degree or technical certificate
• Less than 1 year Related phlebotomy experience plus hands-on training in apheresis blood collection

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.

Salary : $18 - $24