Responsible for preparing the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis processors
Prepares the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process
Monitor the donor and the pheresis process, responds 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 donor may have during or after the pheresis process and notifies 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
Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues
Ensure the 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 clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed
Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures
Promotes 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
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization
Perform job-related duties as assigned
Reports to the Assistant Center Manager
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of three (3) months’ work experience, preferably in medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Will perform basic math calculations
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization
Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation
Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to 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