Screens prospective blood donors and collects blood by venipuncture from donors and patients. Maintains proper controls as required by regulatory agencies and UTMB policy.

Major Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Communicates in a professional, courteous and effective manner with donors and patients and responds to any complaints. 
• Screens prospective donors for blood donation by obtaining medical history, and performing physical exam. 
• Follows up on aberrant results and explains reasons for deferral to donors after consulting with supervisor if necessary. 
• Performs routine whole blood collection venipuncture procedures using sterile technique. 
• Enters donor/patient information into the laboratory computer system.
• Maintains donor/patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Performs inventory counts on equipment and supplies and informs supervisor of low inventory levels. 
• Keeps blood drawing area well maintained and equipment clean and well organized.
• Assists in collections and reporting of Blood Bank statistical data. 
• Assists in preparing equipment and supplies for blood drives.
• Assists in performing tests on the hematology analyzer.
• Identifies patients according to hospital protocol prior to blood collection.
• Assists in driving Blood Bank vehicles.
• Adheres to internal controls established by department.
• Performs related duties as required.

High School graduation or equivalent. Minimum of 6 months phlebotomy experience in an AABB accredited donor center and competent in donor screening and collections. 

Equipment: 

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.