Pheresis Plasma Collection Specialist

CSL; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma in Texas seeks a donor pheresis technician to perform venipuncture, monitor the pheresis process, and follow SOPs to ensure donor safety and product quality. You will operate with a PDA, document incidents, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves donor setup, monitoring, and potential cross-training while adhering to FDA guidelines and OSHA policies. A high school diploma is required with 12 months of healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• In compliance with SOPs perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
• In compliance with SOPs and FDA guidelines, perform venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
• Evaluate vein performance of the donor and make necessary corrections to expedite donation time and ensure donor safety and product quality.
• Educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products from donated plasma; explain screening tests, appointment system, policies, nutrition and related information.
• Monitor donors for reactions and assist or notify appropriate staff.
• Use PDA to record incidents during pheresis (machine alerts, alarms, volume variances, adverse events).
• Perform calibrations and verify maintenance per SOPs; respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures; create incident documentation and manage equipment from service.
• Monitor donor flow on the floor and alert supervisor of flow issues.
• Collect arm samples or whole blood samples for testing.
• Record donor data in the electronic donor information management system per SOPs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• Possibly cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CSL Plasma in Texas seeks a donor pheresis technician to perform venipuncture, monitor the pheresis process, and follow SOPs to ensure donor safety and product quality. You will operate with a PDA, document incidents, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves donor setup, monitoring, and potential cross-training while adhering to FDA guidelines and OSHA policies. A high school diploma is required with 12 months of healthcare experience preferred.