Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
- Performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process in compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.
- Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems and makes necessary corrections.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma.
- Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
- Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process.
- Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs.
- Troubleshoots equipment failures and creates incident documentation.
- Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover.
- Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
- Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system.
- Maintains clean efficient work environment and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred.
- For Centers located in CA, state certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or current Registered Nurse by the State of California is required.
Our Benefits
CSL offers health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage, Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability, option to participate in CSL’s 401(k) Savings Program, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid observed holidays.
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.
We want CSL to reflect the world around us
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are, celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy.