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The Opportunity
Responsible for preparing the donor, donor area and equipment for the pheresis processors.
You will report to the Assistant Center Manager.
The Role
- 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, to meet the needs of the business.
- Perform job-related duties as assigned.
Your skills and experience
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
- 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
Working Conditions
(physical & mental requirements)
- Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
- Understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
- 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
- Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
- 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
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