Donor Center Technician I
Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
Pasadena, TX 77504
Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
standards and ensure facility compliance.
Product Processing:
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved
standards and ensure facility compliance.
- Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company
- Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment. Stocks and
- Maintains Donor Center equipment based on Standard Operating Procedures and applicable
- Monitors donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality
- Maintains Donor confidentiality based on company policy.
- Maintains complete and accurate record keeping per company’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as
- Cleans any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardous
- Performs other job-related tasks, as assigned.
- Ensures that donor meets eligibility criteria based on Standard Operating Procedures.
- Performs donor vitals evaluation per Standard Operations Procedure.
- Performs finger stick for Microhematocrit and Total Protein determination.
- Registers applicant donors per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and
- Disconnects donor after plasmapheresis process is completed per standard operating
- Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product.
- Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all
Product Processing:
- Prompt and sterile collection and storage of plasma product and samples per Standard Operating
- Handles tested and untested product, as well as product with unsuitable test results.
- Properly organize samples and product in a walk-in storage freezer per Standard Operating
- Prepares product and samples for shipments, per Standard Operating Procedures and federal
- Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately inform appropriate personnel if
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Three (3) months’ experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.
- Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
- Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
- Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
- Strong customer service skills required.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Ability to read, follow, and interpret regulations, instructions and manuals required.
- Ability to understand verbal instruction required.
- Ability to read numbers on screening equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations
- Effective communication skills required.
- Must be able to workday and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a
- Attendance and punctuality required.
- Utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
- Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
- Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of
- Ability to work in an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder for extended periods.
- Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
- Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing
- Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.