Donor Apheresis Support Technician

CSL; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL is seeking a Phlebotomy/pheresis support role to prepare donors, equipment, and the autopheresis machine for thepheresis procedure. The assistant monitors donors, responds to alarms, and disconnects donors after completion, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.

The role requires attention to donor reactions, accurate data entry in the donor information system, and strict confidentiality. Cross-training and bilingual capabilities may be requested to support operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis process.
• Prepare the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.
• Monitor the donor and the pheresis process, respond 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 notify appropriate staff.
• Use 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 supplies used in the pheresis process to the appropriate donor.
• Alert Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs.
• Understand the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
• Maintain clean, efficient work environment and ensure sufficient operating supplies; follow HSE and OSHA policies; promote safety.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
• Bilingual skills may be required, at organization discretion, to meet the needs of the business.
• Perform job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDA usage

Job description

CSL is seeking a Phlebotomy/pheresis support role to prepare donors, equipment, and the autopheresis machine for thepheresis procedure. The assistant monitors donors, responds to alarms, and disconnects donors after completion, ensuring safety and protocol adherence.

The role requires attention to donor reactions, accurate data entry in the donor information system, and strict confidentiality. Cross-training and bilingual capabilities may be requested to support operations.