Plasma Processing Technician

CSL Plasma•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician evaluates donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and performs health assessments, medical history reviews, and reviews of screening and laboratory results to determine initial and continued suitability. The technician conducts confidential donor interviews, explains informed consent and donation procedures, and notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results, referring them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling. The role provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, administers approved immunizations and treatments within the scope of licensure or certification, and responds to medical emergencies according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The technician coordinates employee hepatitis B and influenza immunizations and, where applicable, oversees donor immunization programs and reviews antibody titer results. The technician responds to medically related staff questions in conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician; maintains accurate donor records in the electronic donor information management system; checks emergency supplies; and maintains a clean, adequately supplied work environment. The role follows Health Safety & Environmental (HSE), OSHA, and other applicable policies and procedures, may audit internal procedures and documentation, maintains confidentiality, and may be cross-trained or perform other duties as assigned. CSL Plasma operates a plasma donation network and uses collected plasma to manufacture plasma-derived therapies. CSL describes inclusion and belonging as central to its mission and identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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 is preferred.
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.
Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including medication or treatments within licensure or certification.
Promote positive customer relations with donors and conduct confidential interviews to obtain donor suitability information.
Respond to medically related staff questions in conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician.
Perform donor medical history reviews and health assessments; assess screening and laboratory results to determine initial and ongoing suitability.
Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results and refer them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
Explain informed consent, donation procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, doses, and antibody response; provide the opportunity to refuse and obtain the required signature and date.
Handle medical emergencies according to SOPs, escalate situations as needed, and periodically check emergency kits for present and in-date supplies.
Review test results and determine continuing donor suitability; follow SOPs and applicable rules for four-month required test (PE/STS) reports, approvals, and grace periods.
Assess donor signs and symptoms that may prevent continued donation.
Manage the employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program, 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 and efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available.
Follow HSE and OSHA policies and procedures, promote safety, and potentially audit internal procedures and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
Potentially cross-train in other areas, provide bilingual skills if required by the organization, and perform other job-related duties as assigned.