Donor Screener

Overview

Job Title: Donor Screener

The Screener is responsible for ensuring the acceptability of donors following established procedures. The Screener must be capable of interpreting the results of the health history and vital signs in relation to the criteria as outlined in the company procedures. The Screener interacts directly with donors and is expected to be professional and courteous. The Screener performs on the donor room floor duties and supports administrative activities to ensure Donor Center operations remain compliant with procedures, regulations, and current Good Manufacturing Practices.

• 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.
• Defers 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 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.

• Executes donor reviews in accordance with SOPs.
• Performs work duties with strict adherence to procedures and regulations.
• Performs job duties and maintains records in accordance with cGMP requirements.