Group Leader Pheresis (Bilingual)

CSL Plasma•Weslaco, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Group Leader Pheresis trains pheresis staff and facilitates efficient donor flow through the center. The role performs plasma collection procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures, supports donor safety and product quality, and responds to equipment alarms and donor issues. It also provides donors with information about screening, appointments, fees, center policies, nutrition, and other relevant topics; records donor and incident information; and ensures compliance with applicable safety policies and procedures. CSL Plasma operates a network of nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. It is a subsidiary of global biopharmaceutical company CSL. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies. CSL is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and employs more than 29,000 people. CSL describes inclusion and belonging as central to its mission and states that it is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits information is available at the company’s benefits website.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational or technical training.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
For centers located in New York, automated plasma pheresis procedures must be performed by a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, clinical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory technician, physician assistant, or a person with at least six months’ experience collecting whole blood for transfusion.
Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and educational requirements; refer to local job documentation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred.
Minimum of 18 months’ experience in a medical or health provider environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of reception and registration procedures.

Responsibilities

Train pheresis staff and facilitate efficient donor flow through the center.
Follow standard operating procedures to perform plasma collection procedures, including donor set-up, venipuncture, monitoring, and disconnect.
Evaluate vein performance and make corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
Explain the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and other pertinent information to donors.
Monitor donors for reactions and assist with reactions or notify appropriate staff.
Use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances, and donor adverse events.
Perform calibrations, verify equipment maintenance, and respond to complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system.
Follow Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
Monitor donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover and alert the Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.