Donor Center Technician
Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
Des Moines, IA
Full Time
Entry Level
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Determine donor eligibility, perform plasma collection, and process products while maintaining compliance with regulations and ensuring a positive donor experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP)
- Maintain high levels of customer service, donor confidentiality, and a positive donor experience
- Monitor donor conditions and perform eligibility assessments, including vitals, microhematocrit, total protein testing, and donor registration
- Set up, prepare, and operate automated plasmapheresis equipment; respond to alarms, troubleshoot alerts, and disconnect donors
- Perform plasma collection and processing, including sterile product and sample handling, freezer organization, and preparation of shipments
- Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures, report malfunctions, and document variances
- Maintain cleanliness of the donor center and work areas, ensuring professional appearance, proper stocking, and safe disposal of biohazardous waste and spills
- Maintain and perform quality control on donor center equipment according to SOPs and manufacturer instructions
- Maintain complete and accurate recordkeeping in compliance with company SOPs
- Provide oversight of product safety and quality by maintaining proper collection ratios, monitoring donor safety, and responding to adverse donor events
- Troubleshoot machine issues and perform routine quality control checks on equipment
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.
Nice to Have
- Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position