Pheresis Plasma Collection Specialist

CSL Plasma; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma is seeking a donor plasma collection associate to perform venipuncture and oversee pheresis procedures in a center environment. You will set up donors, monitor the pheresis process, and ensure adherence to SOPs and FDA guidelines to protect donor safety and product quality.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, donor education, and proactive handling of donor reactions and equipment issues, with potential cross-training in related areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (state certification, CA-specific)
• Current Registered Nurse by the State of California (CA only)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for efficient collection of plasma by performing venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process according to SOPs.
• Performs pheresis procedure with donor setup, monitoring and disconnect per SOPs and FDA guidelines.
• Evaluates donor vein performance and makes adjustments to expedite donation while ensuring safety and product quality.
• Educates donors on the donation process, screening, tests, appointment system, and policies; answers questions professionally.
• Maintains alertness to donor reactions and assists or escalates as needed.
• Uses PDA to record incidents such as alarms, volume variances and adverse events.
• Performs calibrations and verifies maintenance; resolves complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and documents incidents; replaces equipment as needed.
• Monitors donor flow to maintain turnover and notifies supervisors of issues.
• Collects arm or whole blood samples for testing and records donor data in the system.
• Adheres to health, safety and environmental policies and maintains confidentiality.
• May be cross-trained in other areas; bilingual skills may be required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

CSL Plasma is seeking a donor plasma collection associate to perform venipuncture and oversee pheresis procedures in a center environment. You will set up donors, monitor the pheresis process, and ensure adherence to SOPs and FDA guidelines to protect donor safety and product quality.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, donor education, and proactive handling of donor reactions and equipment issues, with potential cross-training in related areas.