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Job Description Summary

Responsible for the efficient and effective vital screenings to verify donor suitability for the collection of plasma. After vital verification, performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

1. In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the donation procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect. In compliance with SOP's and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines at all times.
2. In compliance with SOPs, assists qualified donors in completeing the screening proccess. The screning procedures includes but are not limited to: assessing the self-administered health history questionare, answering basic medical questions associated with the donation process, referring donors to medical staff when appropriate and preforming health screening procedures such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, and temperature. Preforms finger stick to obtain a sample of blood to determine hematocrit and total protein levels.
3. Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.
4. May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. Explains the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
5. Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
6. Uses 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.
7. Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
8. Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
9. Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Alerts Group Leader of Supervisor of donor flow issues.
10. Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
11. Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
12. Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
13. 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.
14. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
15. May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
16. Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
17. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55428: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

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