Locations: Americas, US-MD, District Heights 210, CSL Plasma
Time Type: Part time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-246222
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 to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. Explains the screening process, health screening tests performed, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and any other information pertinent to the donor.
- 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.
- 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 as outlined in the 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.
- 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 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
- 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 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.
CSL Plasma is one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma. Our work helps to ensure that people with rare and serious diseases are able to live normal, healthy lives. We are committed to our work because lives depend on us.
We want CSL to reflect the world around us
As a global organization with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion.
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