Plasma Processing Technician
Company | CSL |
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Location | Palm Bay, FL, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
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
- Must be able to perform basic math calculations
Responsibilities
- In compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), responsible for collecting plasma samples and moving plasma units to freezer to ensure product quality.
- Ensures plasma units are properly stored according to SOPs, which could include unsuitable plasma units and samples.
- May ensure accuracy of unit labeling by verifying the pre-printed label matches the dynamic label.
- Utilizes sterile technique to draw samples and uses heat sealer to assure the sterility and quality of plasma unit samples per SOPs.
- Ensures samples and units are packed and shipped in accordance with SOPs and center procedures. Prepares shipping and unit disposal documentation.
- Conducts daily calibration of equipment according to SOP. Resolves calibration issues.
- Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
- Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately informs appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly. Record variances. Responds to and resolves freezer and/or refrigerator alarms.
- May provide guidance and technical training about processes and procedures to Processing Technicians and other staff as required.
- Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
- Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
- 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 job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.