• Assists with the supervision of fixed site collection and support staff.
• Greets and registers donors and patients. Performs all other front desk duties. Coordinates with physician or office staff for collection of products from autologous, directed and therapeutic donors and patients.
• Determines donor suitability.
• Performs phlebotomy for the collection of whole blood units or samples. Operates automated equipment to collect red cell, plasma and platelet products.
• Provides post-donation care and instructions, including treatment of adverse reactions.
• Assesses patient’s suitability for therapeutic apheresis procedures.
• Coordinates and performs therapeutic apheresis procedures.
• Oversees the training and development of the DS Nurse-I.
• Assures proper storage of blood during collection operations and prepares for transport.
• Performs donor record review to assure record is accurate and complete.
• Performs QC, maintenance, calibration and validation of section equipment. Reports malfunction or deviation to manager.
• Monitors and maintains inventory of supplies. Reports inventory levels to manager.
• Meets established collection goals and standards.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Other duties as required to fulfill the organization’s mission and vision.

EDUCATION: Appropriate nursing educational program related to licensure level

LICENSURE: Current Florida LPN with central line certification; Prefer RN

EXPERIENCE: 2 years in-patient care or hemodialysis, plus 2 years medically related patient care, OR

1 year automated donor collections, plus 1 year DS Nurse-I