Plasma Center Technician

Takeda • Temecula, CA

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About The Position

The Plasma Center Technician performs plasma donor screening and phlebotomy to support plasma center operations. The role emphasizes donor safety, customer service, and quality, and includes paid interactive training. The technician reports to the Plasma Center Manager. This is a part-time position, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week. Availability and shift schedules are confirmed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. The role requires an active California CPT1, CPT2, CLS, or MLT license or certification; California licensing reimbursement may be available if the applicant does not hold a current license at application time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current California license or certification in the state where duties are assigned: Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• 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, as 90% of work tasks involve potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).
• Willingness and availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in a customer- or patient-facing role is helpful.
• California licensing reimbursement may be available if a current license is not held at the time of application.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and greet and assist donors while ensuring donor and team safety.
• Screen new and repeat donors; 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 changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
• Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Family leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Paid interactive training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED