Plasma Center Technician, 20 hrs

Takeda•Latham, NY

11d

About The Position

The Plasma Center Technician works in a plasma donation center, screening donors and performing phlebotomy to support center operations. The role focuses on donor safety, customer service, quality, accurate records, and collecting plasma used to make medicines. The position is part-time; most shifts last 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week. Availability and shift schedules are discussed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. Paid interactive training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above the shoulders and below the knees.
Ability to lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift materials up to 32 pounds, and rarely lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Ability to wear gloves for prolonged periods; 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing or patient-facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and assist donors while ensuring the safety of donors and the team.
Screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger-stick results.
Use the Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
Identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate center process changes using company-approved procedures.
Perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.