Donor Center Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-donation medical screening.
• Interacts and responds to customer needs.
• Affirms donor suitability and engages in setup.
• Provides appropriate feedback to ineligible donor candidates.
• Ensures all donor screening information is complete.
• Ensures donor confidentiality.

Occupational Demands

• Work is performed in a plasma center.
• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment.
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while working in plasma freezer.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold gear.
• Sitting or standing for entire shift, bending, and twisting neck and waist for 1-2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequent foot movement: may infrequently squat, crouch or sit on one's heels.
• Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs.
• May reach below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity essential.
• Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
• Able to comprehend and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Superior customer service standards.
• A High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• An interest in making a difference in the world.
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.