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Job Description
The Opportunity
Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
You will report to the Assistant Center Manager
The Role
- In compliance with SOPs perform 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 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. Explains 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 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
- Maintains 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. Promotes safety in all actions. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.
- Maintains confidentiality of all personnel donor and center 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 organization to meet the needs of the business.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Your skills and experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working Conditions
(physical & mental requirements)
- Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications
- Understands remembers and communicates routine factual information
- Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation
- Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
- Reach bend kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
- Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
- Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
- Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit CSLPlasma CSL Plasma operates one of the worlds largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networkswith over 350 plasma collection centers in the U.S. Europe and China. Headquartered in Boca Raton Florida CSL Plasma is a subsidiary ofCSL Behring a global biotherapeutics business and a member of CSL. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL Behring for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent companyCSLheadquartered in Melbourne Australia employs 32000 people. 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. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors foster strong relationships with our stakeholders and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more Inclusion and Belonging CSL.Do work that matters at CSL Plasma!
Employment Type
Part-Time
