Plasma Processing Technician

CSL•Smyrna, GA

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician evaluates donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and performs donor health assessments, medical history reviews, and reviews of screening and laboratory results to determine initial and continued eligibility. The role provides approved immunizations and limited emergency medical care to donors and staff within the scope of licensure or certification. It also supports donor education, informed consent, counseling, and positive customer relations. Working with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician, the technician responds to staff questions about donor suitability and other medical matters. The technician follows center procedures for medical emergencies, immunization programs, test-result handling, documentation, and workplace safety. The role may include auditing internal procedures, cross-training in other areas, and other duties assigned to meet business needs. Local legal or educational requirements may affect qualifications and responsibilities.

Requirements

Active state licensure from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, or naturopathic training program, or medical school.
Alternatively, completion of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school, together with current state physician licensure or EMT certification.
At least one year of experience in a health care environment or one year of clinical experience from a vocational or nursing institution.
Ability to conduct and analyze physical assessments, including heart and lung sounds and signs of drug use.
Ability to instruct donors, staff, and the community about the benefits of plasma donation programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center, or another regulated environment.
Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
Administer and supervise approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations, and provide limited emergency care to donors and staff within licensure or certification.
Promote positive customer relations with donors and conduct confidential interviews to obtain information relevant to donation suitability.
Coordinate with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician to respond to staff questions about donor suitability and other medical issues.
Perform donor medical history reviews and health assessments; assess screening and laboratory results to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.
Notify and counsel donors about reactive test results and refer them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
Explain informed consent, procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, and immunization schedules; allow donors to decline participation and obtain the required signed and dated consent.
Provide routine care during medical emergencies according to SOPs, escalate situations as needed, and periodically check emergency kits for complete, in-date supplies.
Review test results and determine continued donor suitability; follow SOPs for four-month required PE/STS test reports, approvals, and grace periods.
Assess donor signs and symptoms that may prevent continued donation.
Manage employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization programs, including administering immunizations.
Oversee applicable donor immunization programs, review antibody titer results as required, and maintain awareness of immunization schedules for each antigen.
Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system according to SOPs.
Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available.
Follow HSE and OSHA policies and procedures, promote safety, and possibly conduct routine audits of procedures and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
Cross-train in other areas as needed; perform other job-related duties as assigned.