Customer Service - Donor Support Technician

CSL Plasma; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma is seeking a Pheresis Processor to prepare the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis process. You will monitor the donor and pheresis process, respond to alarms, and disconnect the donor when complete.

Use the PDA to record incidents and link equipment to the donor per SOPs. Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of three months' experience in a medical/health setting and basic math abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor, donor area and equipment for pheresis process.
• Monitor donor and pheresis process and respond to alarms or signals.
• Disconnect donor when process is complete and maintain donor safety.

Skills

PDA operation

Donor monitoring

Basic math

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.

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

• 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