Responsibilities
- Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set‑up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
- In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin the pheresis process.
- Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma, explaining the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
- 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, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
- Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
- Troubleshoots equipment failures, creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
- Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Alerts the Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
- 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 as outlined in the SOPs.
- Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper‑immune programs at the centre if applicable.
- Maintains a clean, efficient work environment and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures, promoting safety in all actions.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and centre information.
- May be cross‑trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
- Bilingual skills may be required at the discretion of the organisation to meet the needs of the business.
- 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.
Additional Qualifications for Centers in CA
- Persons performing automated plasmapheresis procedures must be at a minimum state certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I.
- 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.
The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $15.85/hour - $20.60/hour. Please note this wage range reflects what CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.
Benefits
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About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with over 350 plasma collection centres 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.
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