Educator Donor Services
Versiti Blood Center of Ohio
Dayton
08.2014 - Current
- Integrated multi-media tools such as videos, slideshows, audio recordings into lessons when appropriate.
- Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among trainees.
- Managed classroom materials and equipment, such as donor educational materials, tablets, and projectors.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure that donor interests are met.
- Assessed platlets, plasma and double reds on a Trima and Alyx machine for proper functionality.
- Participated in continuing education to stay current with phlebotomy practices.
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper phlebotomy techniques and safety protocols.
- Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by disinfecting surfaces regularly.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new phlebotomy staff.
- Managed inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reordered stock as necessary.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
- Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
- Participated in training sessions designed to keep staff up-to-date on latest industry standards.
- Performed venipuncture and capillary punctures on donors to collect blood samples for testing.
- Identified best veins for blood donation draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
- Provided education to donors regarding proper preparation before donating blood.