About this role
Overview
Sign-On/Retention Bonus of $2500*
As an Apheresis Technician at the Blood Donor Clinic, you will work directly with our donors to collect blood, plasma, or platelets for our D-H patients. This role requires formal phlebotomy training, and we provide comprehensive training in the entire donation process, from donor check-in and draws to processing the different blood products for the blood bank. We take pride in our ability to connect with our donors and patients, creating a caring, personalized environment that ensures a great experience. Our strong relationships with our donors and patients, many of whom return regularly, foster greater confidence in our program.
The Blood Donor Program team members have shared some favorable experiences working at D-H. They recognize their essential role as a resource for our community – how the blood they collect will stay at D-H for the benefit of our patients. They say how fantastic it is to be ‘able to build great relationships with our donors - makes it enjoyable to the donors and brings them back’ for future donations. They add that it’s a ‘great atmosphere to work in,’ with tangible and achievable development opportunities, such as becoming certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
We have full-time, day-shift positions available on this fantastic team. We understand the importance of work-life balance, so we will work with you to figure out the schedule that works best for you. This could include three 12-hour shifts or 4 9- or 10-hour shifts. Importantly, this position is Monday through Friday and does not require weekends or holidays.
The Blood Donor Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is vital to ensuring the blood inventory for our patients and community is available. They are committed to helping to create happy, healthy, and sustainable communities. More information about this fantastic program can be found here: Blood Donor Program | Dartmouth-Hitchcock
We are offering a $2500 sign-on/retention bonus for this position. *The bonus is available for external hires only, and certain conditions apply.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Formal phlebotomy training required.
- Apheresis experience preferred.
- 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred.
- 1 year of medical/technical experience desired.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Proven work experience with the public.
- Strong computer ability desired.
- Applicant must be honest, dependable, able to multitask, and be detail-oriented.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- BLS required within 30 days.
- Certified Phlebotomist - ASCP within 8 months.
Other facts
About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. DHMC is consistently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes its Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only such center in northern New England; Dartmouth Health Children’s, including the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the state’s only children’s hospital and clinic locations around the region; member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene and New London, NH, and Windsor, VT, and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 24 clinics that provide ambulatory services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its historical partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually, and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials recognized across the globe with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Dartmouth Health and its more than 13,000 employees are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities, and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.
What you'll do
- The Blood Collection Phlebotomist will greet donors, perform interviews, and collect blood and other components. They will also handle post-collection procedures and maintain equipment and supplies.
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