Customer Service - Donor Support Technician

CSL Vifor; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor is seeking an entry-level Pheresis Processor support role. You will prepare the donor area and equipment, monitor the pheresis process, and respond to alarms while maintaining donor safety. You will document events with a PDA and ensure data integrity in the donor management system.

Requires a high school diploma and at least 3 months of relevant experience; some roles may require bilingual skills and cross-training in other areas to meet center needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) months’ work experience in medical/health provider environment preferred.
• Able to perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.
• Monitors the donor and pheresis process and responds to alarms or signals during the process.
• Disconnects the donor when the process is complete.
• Maintains alertness to donor reactions during or after pheresis and notifies staff.
• Uses PDA to record incidents, link equipment and donor data, and track alarms and events.
• Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor about donor flow issues.
• Ensures accurate recording of donor data in the electronic system per SOPs.
• Follows HSE and OSHA policies and promotes safety in all actions.
• May be cross-trained in other areas as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

Responsible for preparing the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis processors.

You will report to the Assistant Center Manager.

The Role

• Prepares the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.


• Monitor the donor and the pheresis process, responds to specific alarms or signals that may occur during the process.


• Disconnect the donor when the process is complete.


• Maintain alertness and awareness to any reaction donor may have during or after the pheresis process and notifies appropriate staff.


• Use 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.


• Use PDA to link equipment and soft goods used in the pheresis process to the appropriate donor.


• Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.


• Ensure the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


• Understand the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.


• Maintain 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.


• Maintain 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 job-related duties as assigned.

Your skills and experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) months’ work experience, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Will perform basic math calculations

Working Conditions

(physical & mental requirements)

• Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions


• Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines


• 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