Donor Support Tech

CSL•Milwaukee, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for preparing donors, donor areas, and equipment for the pheresis process. The technician will set up the autopheresis machine, monitor the donor and the process, and respond to any alarms or signals. They will disconnect the donor upon completion, remain vigilant for any donor reactions, and document incidents using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). The role also involves linking equipment to donors, managing donor flow issues, and ensuring accurate data recording in the electronic donor information management system. Maintaining a clean work environment, adhering to safety protocols (HSE, OSHA), and upholding confidentiality are key aspects of this position. Bilingual skills may be required, and cross-training in other areas may be necessary.

Requirements

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

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.