Sr. Plasma Center Technician

Takeda•Victorville, CA

About The Position

The Sr. Plasma Center Technician works as a plasma donor screener and performs phlebotomy to support plasma center operations. The role focuses on donor care and service, plasma collection, operation of plasmapheresis equipment, and following approved center procedures. The technician reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above the shoulders and below the knees.
Ability to lift up to 5 lbs., occasionally lift materials up to 32 lbs., and rarely lift up to 50 lbs.
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in a customer- or patient-facing role is helpful.

Responsibilities

Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
Perform donor venipuncture and program plasmapheresis machines.
Monitor donors during donation and manage donor reactions.
Set up, verify, operate, and troubleshoot plasmapheresis equipment within the scope of training.
Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on plasmapheresis machines.
Stock supplies, break down empty cartons, and assist with proper disposal.
Measure and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature, and monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system.
Perform finger sticks, test samples, and record donor measures including hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
Coordinate donors to the donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system.
Support the center management team in identifying operational improvement opportunities and initiating process changes using approved procedures, including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.