Overview
Role involves the efficient and safe collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect, in compliance with SOPs.
- Perform venipuncture on donors to begin the pheresis process in compliance with SOPs and FDA guidelines.
- Evaluate vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; make necessary corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety; ensure the donation process is efficient and donor-friendly.
- Educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma; explain the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and other information pertinent to the donor; answer donor questions timely, accurately and professionally.
- Maintain alertness to donor reactions and assist with reactions or notify appropriate staff.
- Use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts, alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
- Perform calibrations and verify maintenance as outlined in SOPs; respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures; create incident documentation and remove/replace equipment from service as needed.
- Monitor donor flow on the floor to ensure continuous turnover; alert Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
- Collect arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
- Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system according to SOPs.
- Understand policies and procedures associated with hyper-immune programs at the center if applicable.
- Maintain a clean, efficient work environment; ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available; follow Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies; promote safety in all actions.
- Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
- May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
- Bilingual skills may be required, at the organization's discretion, to meet business needs.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- For Centers located in CA, additional experience requirements include:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (state certified) for automated plasmapheresis procedures, OR
- Current Registered Nurse by the State of California.
Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with over 350 plasma collection centers in the U.S., Europe and China. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL Behring, a global biotherapeutics business and a member of CSL. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL Behring for the manufacturing of lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL, is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and employs 32,000 people.
We aim to reflect the world around us. Inclusion and Belonging are at the core of our mission. By celebrating differences and fostering curiosity and empathy, we strive to connect with patients and donors and maintain a diverse workforce.