Technician II, Donor Center

Responsibilities

• Maintains the confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• Confirms donor identification through multiple critical control points.
• Teaches the donor to use the self-administered questionnaire and assists as needed.
• Determines donor suitability by reviewing donor responses.
• Performs donor arm checks.
• Performs donor vital sign and weight assessments and properly records results.
• Defer donors based on standard operating procedure guidance on acceptance and deferral criteria.
• Explain deferrals and associated time frames to donors.
• Respects and maintains donor confidentiality regarding donor deferrals.
• Performs donor total protein readings using a refractometer and records the results in applicable donor center systems.
• Performs donor hematocrit readings and records the results.
• Performs quality control of area equipment and enters required information.
• Confirms all required donor suitability criteria and associated records are complete and accurate before determining donor acceptance.
• Restocks supplies as necessary or directed.
• Sets-up and readies the collection device.
• Collections and labels required samples.
• Inspects soft goods prior to use to confirm there is no breakage, kinks in the line, contamination, or particles in the solutions.
• Correctly maintains, handles, and cleans equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Operates the automated collection device as determined in the user manual.
• Verifies the label set printed clearly, is legible, and the alignment is correct.
• Lables the collection bottle as defined by standard operating procedure.
• Performs quality control of area equipment.
• Performs vein suitability determinations.
• Ensures venipuncture sites are prepared aseptically and in accordance with standard operating procedure.
• Performs venipuncture on donors and makes venipuncture adjustments as needed.
• Makes sure donors are monitored for any signs of reaction before, during, and after plasmapheresis.
• Accurately documents collection issues in the applicable center systems.
• Disconnects the donor from automated collection equipment and ensures donors are in good physical condition prior to release.
• Disinfects the bed thoroughly between each donor.
• Completes all documentation requirements accurately and as required for the collection.
• Performs plasmapheresis machine adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment ensuring splatters, spills, and the floor are cleaned appropriately before moving to the next task.
• Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Places units and samples in freezer within allotted timeframes.
• Completes the entire processing of only one (1) plasma unit at a time to prevent unit mix ups.
• Stores units and samples in accordance with SOPs.
• Accurately and efficiently completes all unit, sample packing, and shipping functions.
• Physically arranges cases and samples in the freezer to ensure it always remains organized for ease of retrieval of both units and samples.
• Obtain any backup samples as required for the laboratory or customers.
• Restock supplies, as necessary.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with peers and donors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.