Donor Screener

Role Summary

The Donor Screener ensures donor eligibility following established procedures. Interprets health history results and vital signs in relation to company criteria, and supports the Donor Center by setting up automated collection instruments, monitoring donors during collection, disconnecting donors, and managing Level 1 reactions. The Screener also handles administrative duties, maintains regulatory compliance, and represents the organization with professionalism and courtesy. Location: Myrtle Beach, SC.

Responsibilities

• Confirms donor identification.
• Teaches the donor to use the self-administered questionnaire and assists as needed.
• Performs donor arm checks.
• Determines donor vital signs and weight and properly records results in the applicable donor center system.
• Determines donor suitability by reviewing donor responses to the questionnaire and confirming the donor has provided the correct answers to donor suitability questions.
• Defer donors based on knowledge of donor acceptance and deferral criteria.
• Explains deferrals and associated time frames to donors.
• Respects and maintains donor confidentiality regarding donor deferrals.
• Performs donor total protein readings using a refractometer and records the results in the applicable donor center system.
• Performs donor hematocrit readings and records the results in the applicable donor center system.
• Performs quality control of screening equipment.
• Enters required information into the applicable donor center system.
• Confirms all required donor suitability criteria and associated records are complete and accurate before determining donor acceptance.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Executes donor reviews in accordance with SOPs.
• Preferred: Performs work duties with strict adherence to procedures and regulations.
• Preferred: Performs job duties and maintains records in accordance with cGMP requirements.

Skills

• Ability to understand and interpret government regulations and customer specifications.
• Able to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Computer proficient with intermediate skills in office programs.