Donor Screener

Role Summary

The Screener is responsible for ensuring the acceptability of donors following established procedures. The Screener interprets health history and vital signs in relation to company criteria and supports the Donor Center floor operations, including setting up automated collection instruments, monitoring donors during collection, disconnecting donors from equipment, and managing Level 1 reactions. The Screener assists with administrative duties and maintains compliance with procedures and current Good Manufacturing Practices, acting as a professional and courteous representative of the organization.

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 donor center system.
• Determines donor suitability by reviewing donor responses to the questionnaire and confirming correct answers to suitability questions.
• Defers donors based on knowledge of acceptance and deferral criteria.
• Explains deferrals and associated time frames to donors.
• Respects and maintains donor confidentiality regarding deferrals.
• Performs donor total protein readings using a refractometer and records results in the donor center system.
• Performs donor hematocrit readings and records results in the donor center system.
• Performs quality control of screening equipment.
• Enters required information into the donor center system.
• Confirms all required donor suitability criteria and associated records are complete and accurate before determining donor acceptance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Skills

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

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with SOPs; adherence to procedures and regulations; cGMP requirements.