Plasma Center Technician

Takeda•Modesto, CA

About The Position

The Plasma Center Technician supports plasma center operations by screening plasma donors and performing phlebotomy. The role focuses on donor safety, customer service, and collection quality. The technician reports to the Plasma Center Manager and receives paid, interactive training. This is a part-time role, with most shifts lasting 4 to 6 hours per day, at least 3 days per week. Availability and shift days and times are confirmed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance. The position is based in Modesto, California.

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.
Prolonged glove wear is required for 90% of work tasks because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1).
Current, active California certification or license as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and focus on donors while ensuring donor and team safety.
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 process changes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.