Plasmapheresis Technician - Donor Care & Compliance

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness program

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a skilled plasmapheresis technician to execute venipuncture procedures and manage the plasmapheresis process. You will uphold regulatory standards and ensure donor safety and comfort while collecting plasma.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on accurate documentation and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, document exceptions, etc.
• Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
• Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product, disconnect donors, and manage the disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment in accordance with the safety protocols.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines; remove and/or replace equipment from service as needed.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs, and report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.

Skills

Venipuncture

Customer service

Documentation

Safety protocols

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Automated plasmapheresis machines

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a skilled plasmapheresis technician to execute venipuncture procedures and manage the plasmapheresis process. You will uphold regulatory standards and ensure donor safety and comfort while collecting plasma.

The role requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on accurate documentation and equipment maintenance.