Customer Service - Donor Support Technician

CSL Plasma; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma in Fort Smith, AR seeks an entry-level Pheresis Support role to prepare the donor area and equipment for pheresis processing. You will monitor donors, respond to alarms, and ensure accurate data entry using the PDA and donor information systems.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 months of related medical environment experience. Willingness to comply with safety policies and potentially cross-train in other areas is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three months' work experience in a medical/health provider environment or equivalent.
• Basic math calculations and data recording skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.
• Monitors the donor and pheresis process; responds to alarms or signals.
• Disconnects the donor when the process is complete.
• Uses PDA to record incidents, machine alerts, and donor events.
• Links equipment and consumables to the donor in the PDA system.
• Maintains accurate donor data in the electronic donor information management system.
• Upholds health, safety and OSHA policies and procedures; ensures clean work environment.
• May be cross-trained in other areas as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Medical environment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

OSHA awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDA

Electronic donor information system

Job description

CSL Plasma Fort Smith , AR

Last day to apply

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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

Location/Region: Fort Smith, Arkansas