Children's National Medical Center
Donor Center Associate
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Donor Center Associate will be responsible to perform physicals and obtain medical history and inform consents from prospective donors. Will perform whole blood collections and automated collection using Trima technology on volunteer donors. Assist with donor recruitment and coordination of directed and autologous blood donors. Minimum 1 year blood donor center collection experience required.Qualifications
Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Associate's degree Related field of science (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience1 year Related and progressive experience (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic math calculations.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills important.Computer knowledge and skills necessary.
Required Licenses and CertificationsCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 60 Days, (Required)Functional Accountabilities
Donor Management
Recruit donors to meet the needs of Transfusion Medicine and Hospital patients through continuous consultation with the Blood Donor Center Manager, Coordinator, and/or recruiter; serves as an information source for parents and physicians who have questions regarding the autologous and directed donor program and serves as donor coordinator as needed.Interview prospective donors to obtain detailed medical history; obtain appropriate specimens; assess donor information, laboratory data and physical condition to determine suitability of donor according to established guidelines.Explain donation procedure to prospective donors, assess understanding and modify presentation to assure the informed consent is accurate.Blood Collection
Routinely perform whole blood collections and automated Trima collections (deleted therapeutic) in a manner which guarantees the maintenance of a sterile blood path in the Blood Donor Center's fixed site(s) and Blood Mobile(s); monitor donors/patients continuously for alterations in vital signs and adverse reactions.Quality Control
Maintain documentation of all procedures to meet requirements of regulatory bodies, complete quality control checks on equipment.Cost Effectiveness
Responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of supplies and reagents; monitor supply inventories to assure adequate availability.Search for less costly ways of performing duties.Continuing Education
Participate in continuing education opportunities available internally and/or externally.Non-Essential Function
Annual unscheduled absence episodes: NM: 6 or more PI: 4 - 5 or less VP: 3 or less ES: 2 or less EP: 1 or lessAvailable and punctual as scheduled.Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Safety#J-18808-Ljbffr
Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Associate's degree Related field of science (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience1 year Related and progressive experience (Required)
Required Skills/KnowledgeBasic math calculations.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills important.Computer knowledge and skills necessary.
Required Licenses and CertificationsCardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 60 Days, (Required)Functional Accountabilities
Donor Management
Recruit donors to meet the needs of Transfusion Medicine and Hospital patients through continuous consultation with the Blood Donor Center Manager, Coordinator, and/or recruiter; serves as an information source for parents and physicians who have questions regarding the autologous and directed donor program and serves as donor coordinator as needed.Interview prospective donors to obtain detailed medical history; obtain appropriate specimens; assess donor information, laboratory data and physical condition to determine suitability of donor according to established guidelines.Explain donation procedure to prospective donors, assess understanding and modify presentation to assure the informed consent is accurate.Blood Collection
Routinely perform whole blood collections and automated Trima collections (deleted therapeutic) in a manner which guarantees the maintenance of a sterile blood path in the Blood Donor Center's fixed site(s) and Blood Mobile(s); monitor donors/patients continuously for alterations in vital signs and adverse reactions.Quality Control
Maintain documentation of all procedures to meet requirements of regulatory bodies, complete quality control checks on equipment.Cost Effectiveness
Responsible for efficient and cost-effective use of supplies and reagents; monitor supply inventories to assure adequate availability.Search for less costly ways of performing duties.Continuing Education
Participate in continuing education opportunities available internally and/or externally.Non-Essential Function
Annual unscheduled absence episodes: NM: 6 or more PI: 4 - 5 or less VP: 3 or less ES: 2 or less EP: 1 or lessAvailable and punctual as scheduled.Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.Safety#J-18808-Ljbffr