Pheresis Donor Process Technician

CSL; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Topeka donor center is seeking a detail-oriented technician to prepare donors, donor areas and equipment for pheresis, and to set up the autopheresis machine. You will monitor the donor and process, respond to alarms, and disconnect the donor when complete.

You will document incidents using the PDA, link equipment to donors, maintain a safe work environment per HSE/OSHA, and keep donor data in the electronic system.

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

• 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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical calculations

PDA data entry

Medical environment experience

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 months medical/health provider experience

Basic math proficiency

Tools

PDA

Electronic donor information management system

Job description

CSL Topeka donor center is seeking a detail-oriented technician to prepare donors, donor areas and equipment for pheresis, and to set up the autopheresis machine. You will monitor the donor and process, respond to alarms, and disconnect the donor when complete.

You will document incidents using the PDA, link equipment to donors, maintain a safe work environment per HSE/OSHA, and keep donor data in the electronic system.