Plasma Center Technician

Takeda•Waco, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center Technician works in a BioLife plasma donation center, supporting center operations by screening donors and performing phlebotomy. The role focuses on donor safety, customer service, and quality while collecting plasma used to make life-changing medicines. 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 a day, 3 or more days per week. Availability and scheduled shifts are confirmed early in the interview process, and schedule changes are communicated in advance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Availability 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 lbs., occasionally lift materials up to 32 lbs., and rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
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- or patient-facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

Answer phones and greet and focus on 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 changes to center processes using company-approved procedures.
Work a variety of shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.