Plasma Processing Technician

CSL•Edison, NJ

2d•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician is responsible for evaluating donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures, administering and supervising immunizations, and providing limited emergency medical care. This role promotes positive customer relations, conducts confidential interviews, and addresses medically related questions from staff. The technician performs medical history reviews, health assessments, and interprets screening and laboratory test results to determine donor suitability. They also notify and counsel donors with reactive test results, refer them for follow-up, and explain informed consent procedures, including potential risks and benefits. The technician manages medical emergencies, checks emergency kits, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. They maintain accurate donor data, a clean work environment, and uphold confidentiality. Bilingual skills may be required, and cross-training in other areas may be necessary. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Active state licensure from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, naturopathic training program or medical school required OR Completion of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school and only if also currently licensed as a physician or certified as an EMT in the state
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care environment or one year of clinical experience from a vocational or nursing institution
Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc.
Ability to instruct donors, staff and community regarding the benefit of plasma donation programs

Nice To Haves

Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
Administration and supervision of approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations.
Provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including the administration of medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification.
Promotes positive customer relations with all donors.
Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma.
In conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician responds to medically related questions from staff including donor suitability and provides information to staff on medically related issues.
Performs medical history reviews and health assessments on donors.
Assesses results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.
Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results.
Refers donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
Explains informed consent to applicant donors, including procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, dose, and antibody response; providing clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation; obtaining signature and date certifying informed consent.
Handles medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); elevates situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.
Periodically checks emergency kits to assure supplies are present and in-date.
Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability.
Follows SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports.
Maintains knowledge of and apply all rules regarding four-month approvals and grace periods.
Assess signs and symptoms a donor may exhibit that may result in the inability to continue donating.
Manages employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program, including administration of immunizations.
Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center where applicable, and oversees donor immunization programs.
Reviews antibody titer results as required.
Maintains awareness of appropriate immunization schedule for each antigen.
Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
Promotes safety in all actions.
May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.
Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.