Donor Center Technician

Summary:

Determines donor suitability to undergo plasmapheresis procedure including set up, disconnect, and operation of the automated plasmapheresis machine. Monitors donorsensuring safe and successful plasmapheriesis procedures. Assists in the plasma collection process under the supervision of a certified employee and in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures Manual guidelines. May also perform all auto technician operator functions including response and evaluation of all autopheresis trouble shooting displays

Primary responsibilities for role (level-specific responsibilities should be included in the chart below):

● Assists in maintaining a clean, organized and efficient work area, including maintaining supplies necessary to perform job duties

● Provides appropriate feedback to ineligible donor candidates.

● Ensures all donor screening information is complete and accurate prior to donation.

● Effectively communicates donor medical information to Medical Staff.

● Ensures donor confidentiality.

● Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.

● Conducts pre-donation medical screening in accordance with established guidelines.

● Performs general administrative duties, including greeting donors in a friendly manner, answering phones, and assisting center management as needed.

● Learns and maintains through familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual,

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures.

● Establishes and maintains donor files in an organized and efficient manner.

● Assists in emergency medical procedures when necessary.

● Maintains and ensures proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between donors.

● Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation.

● Reports all equipment, ancillary equipment (beds, carts, etc.) supplies, or facility deficiencies when noted.

● Assesses donor suitability and engages in set-up, monitor, and disconnect procedures of the plasmapheresis machine and donors

● Disposes of all contaminated disposable equipment.

● Promotes customer satisfaction through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to customer needs.

● Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records.

● Determines Hematocrit (HCT) and Protein via finger stick and use of the hematastat and refractometer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Plasma center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Travel requirement:

• No travel

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person