Pheresis Process & Donor Care Specialist

CSL; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL is seeking a donor pheresis support specialist in Fort Collins to prepare donors, equipment, and donor areas for the pheresis process at the start of each run. You will also monitor donors, manage alarms, and disconnect donors when finished, ensuring safety and accuracy throughout the procedure.

The role requires attention to donor responses, precise data entry with PDA devices, and adherence to SOPs, HSE, and OSHA guidelines. Some bilingual capability may be needed depending on the site.

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
• Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

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 Standard Operating Procedures (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

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CSL is seeking a donor pheresis support specialist in Fort Collins to prepare donors, equipment, and donor areas for the pheresis process at the start of each run. You will also monitor donors, manage alarms, and disconnect donors when finished, ensuring safety and accuracy throughout the procedure.

The role requires attention to donor responses, precise data entry with PDA devices, and adherence to SOPs, HSE, and OSHA guidelines. Some bilingual capability may be needed depending on the site.