Plasmapheresis Technician I: Donor Care & Machine Ops

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Garland, TX seeks a Plasmapheresis Technician to perform venipuncture and plasmapheresis, maintaining donor safety and product quality. You will set up equipment, document procedures, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong customer service, accurate documentation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with periodic travel. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to produce accurate and complete documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to demonstrate reliability through consistent attendance, punctuality, and schedule flexibility.
• Ability to perform venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
• Stock and replenish supplies to meet production needs and maintain a clean, professional work environment.
• Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOPs.
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; label units and samples accurately.
• 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.
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Venipuncture

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Garland, TX seeks a Plasmapheresis Technician to perform venipuncture and plasmapheresis, maintaining donor safety and product quality. You will set up equipment, document procedures, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong customer service, accurate documentation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with periodic travel. Training and benefits are provided.