Plasma Processing Technician

CSL Plasma•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician evaluates donor suitability for automated plasmapheresis procedures and performs donor health assessments, medical history reviews, and reviews of screening and laboratory results to determine initial and continuing eligibility. The role conducts confidential donor interviews, explains informed consent and procedure-related risks, and communicates reactive test results and referrals for follow-up care. The technician administers and supervises approved immunizations, including employee hepatitis B and influenza programs and, where applicable, donor immunization programs. In coordination with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician, the technician addresses medically related questions from staff and provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff within the scope of licensure or certification. The role responds to center emergencies under standard operating procedures and escalates cases when needed. The position maintains accurate donor records, checks emergency supplies, keeps the work area supplied and orderly, and follows applicable standard operating procedures, Health Safety & Environmental policies, and OSHA requirements. It may include routine audits, cross-training in other areas, bilingual duties at the organization’s discretion, and other job-related responsibilities. Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal or educational requirements. The expected base pay at hiring is $16.61 to $19.65 per hour. Individual pay within this range depends on qualifications, skills, experience, competencies, and other relevant factors. CSL Plasma operates plasma donation centers, and collected plasma is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies.

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 licensure as a physician or state certification as an EMT.
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 make 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.

Responsibilities

Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
Administer and supervise approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations.
Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including medication or treatments within applicable licensure or certification.
Promote positive customer relations with donors and conduct confidential interviews to obtain information relevant to donation suitability.
In conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician, respond to medically related staff questions and provide information on donor suitability and other medical issues.
Perform donor medical history reviews and health assessments; evaluate screening and laboratory results to determine initial and continuing suitability.
Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results and refer them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
Explain informed consent, procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, doses, and antibody responses; provide an opportunity to refuse participation and obtain the donor’s signed and dated consent.
Respond to medical emergencies according to SOPs, escalating situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.
Periodically check emergency kits to ensure supplies are present and in date.
Review test results and determine continued donor suitability; follow SOPs for acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports and applicable approvals and grace periods.
Assess donor signs and symptoms that may affect the ability to continue donating.
Manage employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization programs, including administering immunizations.
Where applicable, understand and oversee center hyperimmune and donor immunization programs, review antibody titer results, and maintain awareness of immunization schedules for each antigen.
Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system in accordance with 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 potentially conduct routine audits of procedures and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
Cross-train in other areas as needed to meet business needs; perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provide bilingual skills if required at the organization’s discretion.