Plasma Processing Technician

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 administration of medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification.
• Promote positive customer relations with all donors.
• Conduct confidential and effective interviews with donors to assess suitability for plasma donation.
• Respond to medically related questions from staff regarding donor suitability and provide information on medically related issues, in conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician.
• Perform medical history reviews and health assessments on donors.
• Assess results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.
• Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results; refer donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
• Explain informed consent to applicant donors, including procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, dose, and antibody response; obtain signed consent.
• Handle medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); escalate situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.
• Periodically check emergency kits to ensure supplies are present and in-date.
• Review test results and determine continued donor suitability; follow SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports.
• Maintain knowledge of and apply all rules regarding four-month approvals and grace periods.
• Assess signs and symptoms a donor may exhibit that may result in the inability to continue donating.
• Manage employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization programs, including administration of immunizations.
• Understand policies and procedures associated with hyperimmune programs at the center, where applicable, and oversee donor immunization programs.
• Review antibody titer results as required and maintain awareness of appropriate immunization schedules for each antigen.
• Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs.
• Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available.
• Follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures; promote safety in all actions.
• Conduct routine audits of internal procedures and documentation as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
• Bilingual skills may be required at the discretion of the organization.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, naturopathic training program, or medical school required OR completion of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school and current licensure as a physician or certification as an EMT in the state.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a healthcare environment or one year of clinical experience from a vocational or nursing institution.
• Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, and signs of drug use.
• Ability to instruct donors, staff, and the community regarding the benefits of plasma donation programs.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.