Customer Service- Donor Support Technician

CSL Plasma; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma is seeking a donor pheresis technician to prepare the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis process, and to monitor the procedure from initiation through completion.

Key tasks include operating the autopheresis machine, recording events with the PDA, linking equipment to donors, maintaining accurate donor data in the electronic system, and upholding safety, cleanliness and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three months' work experience in medical or health provider environment preferred.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis process.
• Prepare the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.
• Monitor donor and pheresis process; respond to alarms or signals.
• Disconnect donor when the process is complete.
• Maintain alertness to any donor reaction and notify staff as needed.
• Record incidents in the PDA and link equipment to donors.
• Record donor data in the electronic donor information management system as SOPs require.
• Follow HSE and OSHA policies; promote safety in all actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas; bilingual skills may be required.

Skills

PDA documentation

Donor monitoring

Equipment setup

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDA device

Donor information system

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis process.
• Prepares the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.
• Monitors the donor and the pheresis process, responds to specific alarms or signals that may occur during the process.
• Disconnects the donor when the process is complete.
• Maintains alertness and awareness to any reaction donor may have during or after the pheresis process and 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.
• Uses 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.
• 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.
• 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 job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) months' work experience, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.