Plasma Pheresis Specialist | Donor Care & Tech

CSL; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma is seeking a donor plasma collection professional responsible for venipuncture and pheresis procedures in a high-volume center. You will ensure donor safety, monitor the process, set up donors, and respond to any adverse events while adhering to SOPs and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities include donor data recording, equipment maintenance, and potential cross-training in related roles. A high school diploma and at least 12 months in healthcare are required, with California-specific

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
• Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
• Educates new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma and explains the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, nutrition and other pertinent information.
• Maintains alertness to donor reactions and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
• Uses PDA to record incidents during pheresis, such as machine alerts and donor adverse events.
• Performs calibrations and ensures maintenance as outlined in SOPs; responds to and resolves complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures; creates incident documentation and replaces equipment from service.
• Monitors donor flow on the floor and alerts supervisor of issues.
• Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
• Records donor data in the electronic donor information management system as per SOPs.
• Understands policies for hyper immune programs where applicable.
• Maintains clean, efficient work environment and ensures supplies; follows HSE and OSHA policies; promotes safety.
• Maintains confidentiality of personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas and bilingual skills may be required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 months medical/health care experience

Job description

CSL Plasma is seeking a donor plasma collection professional responsible for venipuncture and pheresis procedures in a high-volume center. You will ensure donor safety, monitor the process, set up donors, and respond to any adverse events while adhering to SOPs and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities include donor data recording, equipment maintenance, and potential cross-training in related roles. A high school diploma and at least 12 months in healthcare are required, with California-specific