Plasma Processing Technician

CSL•Edison, NJ

7d•$19 - $22

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician evaluates donor suitability for automated plasmapheresis procedures, conducts donor health assessments and medical history reviews, and assesses screening and laboratory results to determine initial and ongoing eligibility. The role provides approved immunizations, limited emergency medical care, and guidance to donors and staff on medically related issues in coordination with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician. The technician explains donation procedures, risks, potential adverse events, and immunization schedules; obtains informed consent; communicates reactive test results and refers donors for follow-up when appropriate. The role also manages employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization programs and, where applicable, oversees donor immunization programs associated with hyperimmune programs. The position maintains accurate donor records in the electronic donor information management system, follows applicable SOPs and donor-approval requirements, checks emergency supplies, and helps maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe work environment. It requires protecting confidential information and may include cross-training or other duties as assigned. Bilingual skills may be required depending on business needs.

Requirements

Active state licensure from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, naturopathic training program, or medical school; alternatively, completion of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school and 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 community members 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, depending on 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 applicable licensure or certification.
Promote positive customer relations with donors.
Conduct confidential donor interviews to obtain information needed to assess plasma donation suitability.
Respond to medically related staff questions with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician, including questions about donor suitability.
Perform donor medical history reviews and health assessments; assess screening and laboratory results for initial and continuing suitability.
Notify and counsel donors about reactive test results and refer them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
Explain informed consent, including procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, doses and antibody response; provide the opportunity to refuse participation and obtain signed and dated consent.
Respond to medical emergencies at the Center according to SOPs, escalate situations when needed, and periodically check emergency kits for complete, in-date supplies.
Review test results and determine continued donor suitability; follow SOPs and rules for four-month required test (PE/STS) 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.
Understand applicable hyperimmune program policies and procedures; oversee 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 possibly conduct routine audits of procedures and documentation.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor and center information.
Cross-train in other areas as business needs require.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.