Sr. Plasma Center Technician

About the role

The Phlebotomist plays a crucial role in supporting plasma center operations. They greet donors, perform venipunctures, monitor the donation process, and ensure the smooth operation of plasmapheresis equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor.
• Perform venipuncture of donors and program the plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during the donation process and manage donor reactions.
• Install, prime, and disconnect disposable sets on the plasmapheresis machines.
• Stock supplies, break down empty cartons, and assist with proper disposal.
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures.
• Test samples and record other donor measures such as hematocrit, total protein, and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• Care for donors by coordinating them to the donor floor and compensating them using the Debit Card system.
• Support the center management team in identifying operational improvements and implementing changes through approved procedures like 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift.
• Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees.
• Ability to lift to 5 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
• Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1) requires prolonged glove wear 90% of the time.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a customer or patient-facing role is helpful.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication skills to interact with donors.
• Attention to detail for accurate donor measurements and information entry.
• Physical stamina to perform tasks requiring standing and bending.
• Basic computer skills to operate donor information systems.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance, and more.
• Short-term incentives and opportunities for career growth.
• Flexible schedule accommodating evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Well-being benefits and paid volunteer time off.
• Up to 80 hours of sick time and 120 hours of paid vacation per year.

Pay

$17.00 per hour, subject to state or local minimum wage requirements.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate evenings, weekends, and holidays.