Medical Screener- Reception Technician

CSL Plasma; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma in Rome, GA is seeking a donor center attendant to greet donors, verify eligibility, and guide them through the screening process. You will perform health checks, document donor data, and answer donor questions with professionalism.

Responsibilities include assisting with screening, collecting basic medical information, performing finger sticks for hematocrit and protein levels, and maintaining safety and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) months experience in a clerical or customer service related position, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting registration procedures to verify donor suitability for the plasma pheresis process.
• Assist qualified donors in completing screening procedures, including health history, basic medical questions, and referrals to medical staff when appropriate.
• Perform health screening procedures such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, and temperature; perform finger stick to obtain hematocrit and total protein levels.
• Educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma, including screening, tests, appointment system, center policies, and proper nutrition.
• May register applicants and transfer donors based on training and center needs.
• Answer telephone calls and direct callers to appropriate staff.
• Monitor donor reactions during or after pheresis and alert staff as needed.
• Record donor data accurately in the electronic donor information management system per SOPs.
• Follow policies for hyper immune programs and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting a series of registration procedures to verify donor suitability for the plasma pheresis process
• In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assists qualified donors in completing the screening process. The screening procedures includes but are not limited to: assessing the self-administered health history, answering basic medical questions associated with the donation process, referring donors to medical staff when appropriate and performing health screening procedures such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, temperature. Performs finger stick to obtain sample to obtain donor's hematocrit and total protein levels
• Upon completion of the appropriate training, may educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. This includes explaining the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally
• May be involved in registering applicant and transfer donors based upon completion of appropriate training and operational needs of the center
• May answer the telephone and answer callers question or transfer call to appropriate staff member
• Maintains alertness and awareness to any reaction by a donor may have during or after the pheresis process and notifies appropriate staff
• 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 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 other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three (3) months experience in a clerical or customer service related position, 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.