
Blood Donor Technician
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Shifts include 7:00–3:30, 7:00–5:30, or 7:00–7:30 with occasional weekends.
Candidates with patient care, phlebotomy, or medical assistant experience—and bilingual skills—are encouraged to apply.
We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $3,000 come you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
Job Summary
Performs donor registration, screenings, product shipment, whole blood collection, and automated platelet collections. Responsible for the performance of donor room procedures under the direction of the charge nurse/tech and follows Standard Operating Procedures. Able to balance production, donor care, and quality requirements to meet annual blood collection goals. The Blood Donor Technician adheres to AABB standards, FDA regulations, and guidelines established by other regulatory agencies.
Qualifications
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- Interviews donors to determine eligibility according to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and conducts a medical history and physical examination.
- Follows established criteria for the temporary/permanent deferral of donors to prevent inadvertent collection from an ineligible donor.
- Performs whole blood collection using established sterile technique in preparation of phlebotomy site and performs platelet pheresis collection using the apheresis system.
- Performs daily quality control, including daily scale calibration and other equipment used in the selection and collection process. Responsible for the documentation and corrective action as needed.
- May work on mobile blood drives at locations throughout Massachusetts, and assist in maintaining adequate inventory of necessary supplies for the Donor Center and Off-Site Mobile Blood Drives.
- Transports blood products to the blood bank, follows all safety and infection control policies, maintains a clean work area, and performs other duties as required.
- Maintains a professional image at all times and serves as a role model to colleagues.
- Functions as a preceptor for training new blood donor technicians and/or precepting students.
- Provides leadership and positively impacts the workplace by working collaboratively with the lead tech, charge nurse, and colleagues as a team.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations:
Donor Phlebotomy Technician [DPT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
National Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Flexible in scheduling to meet needs of department, including occasional weekend shifts.
- Experienced phlebotomy skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Attention to detail and thorough completion of assigned tasks.
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.84 - $29.79/Hourly
Grade
4
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.