Customer Service - Donor Support Technician

About the role

Responsible for preparing the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis processors. Reports to the Assistant Center Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process.
• Monitor the donor and the pheresis process; respond to specific alarms or signals that may occur during the process.
• Disconnect the donor when the process is complete.
• Maintain alertness and awareness to any reaction the donor may have during or after the pheresis process and notify appropriate staff.
• Use Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
• Use PDA to link equipment and soft goods used in the pheresis process to the appropriate donor.
• Alert Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Understand the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
• Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
• Follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures; promote safety in all actions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
• Perform job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) months’ work experience, preferably in a medical or health provider environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Will perform basic math calculations.

Working Conditions

• Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines.
• Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of the time.
• Reach, bend, kneel and have a high level of manual dexterity.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and blood-borne pathogens.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.
• Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.