Plasma Processing Technician (Evergreen)

CSL • Rapid City, SD

165d

About The Position

The Plasma Processing Technician is responsible for evaluating donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and administering approved immunizations, excluding red blood cell immunizations. The role includes providing limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, promoting positive customer relations, and conducting confidential interviews with donors to assess their suitability for plasma donation. The technician works closely with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician to address medically related questions and performs medical history reviews and health assessments on donors. They are also responsible for notifying and counseling donors regarding reactive test results and explaining informed consent to applicants. The technician handles medical emergencies, manages immunization programs, ensures accurate recording of donor data, and maintains a clean and efficient work environment while following health and safety policies. Bilingual skills may be required to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Active state licensure from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, naturopathic training program or medical school required.
• Completion of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school and currently licensed as a physician or certified as an EMT in the state.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care environment or one year of clinical experience from a vocational or nursing institution.
• Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc.
• Ability to instruct donors, staff, and community regarding the benefit of plasma donation programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
• Administer and supervise approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations.
• Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff.
• Promote positive customer relations with all donors.
• Conduct confidential and effective interviews with donors.
• Respond to medically related questions from staff regarding donor suitability.
• Perform medical history reviews and health assessments on donors.
• Assess results of donor screening and laboratory tests.
• Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results.
• Explain informed consent to applicant donors.
• Handle medical emergencies at the Center.
• Manage employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program.
• Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system.
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment.
• Conduct routine audits of internal procedures and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Option to participate in CSL's 401(k) Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for use in connection with vacations, illness, and other personal business.
• Paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed