Plasma Processing Tech at CSL

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Donor Suitability Evaluation, Emergency Medical Care, Customer Relations, Confidential Interviews, Medical History Reviews, Health Assessments, Counseling Donors, Informed Consent, Medical Emergencies, Immunization Programs, Data Recording, Health Safety Compliance, Confidentiality, Cross-Training, Bilingual Skills, Physical Assessment

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Responsibilities: • Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures. Administration and supervision of approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations. Provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including the administration of medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification. • Promotes positive customer relations with all donors. • Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma. • In conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician responds to medically related questions from staff including donor suitability and provides information to staff on medically related issues. • Performs medical history reviews and health assessments on donors. Assesses results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability. • Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results. Refers donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling. • Explains informed consent to applicant donors. This includes explanation of procedures, hazards and potential adverse events; explanation of immunization schedules, dose and antibody response; providing clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation; obtaining signature and date certifying informed consent. • Handles medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); elevates situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required. Periodically checks emergency kits to assure supplies are present and in-date. • Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability. Follows SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports. Maintains 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. • Manages employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program, including administration of immunizations. • Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center where applicable, and oversees donor immunization programs. Reviews antibody titer results as required. Maintains awareness of appropriate immunization schedule for each antigen. • Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs. • Maintains 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. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation. • Maintains 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, to meet the needs of the business. • 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 only if also currently licensed as a physician or certified as an EMT in the state • Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care 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, signs of drug use, etc. • Ability to instruct donors, staff and community regarding the benefit 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.

Responsibilities

The Plasma Processing Tech is responsible for evaluating donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and providing limited emergency medical care. They also conduct confidential interviews, perform health assessments, and manage immunization programs.