Customer Service - Donor Support Technician (Bilingual- English/Spanish)

CSL Vifor; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor is seeking a Pheresis Technician to support donor pheresis operations in a fast-paced environment. The role involves preparing autopheresis equipment, monitoring donors, and ensuring accurate data logging in the electronic donor information system.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior healthcare exposure; basic math skills are required. The position emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math ability for calculations.
• May require bilingual capabilities depending on local needs.
• Commitment to safety and accuracy in donor handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare autopheresis machine for pheresis process.
• Monitor donor and process; respond to alarms/signals.
• Disconnect donor after process completion.
• Maintain alertness to donor reactions and notify staff.
• Record incidents using PDA; link equipment to donor.
• Log donor data in electronic management system per SOPs.
• Understand policies for hyperimmune programs where applicable.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and ensure supplies.
• Confidentiality of donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Bilingual potential

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDA

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

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