Description

The Plasma Center Specialist will operate under the direct supervision of the Center Manager and more generally under the Medical/Laboratory Director, and at times will take instruction from the Quality Assurance Manager and Physician Substitute on site. The Plasma Center Specialist ensures donor suitability, product integrity and the continued good health of donors through the compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, state regulations, and the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual guidelines and any other applicable regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (the following list is intended to be a guideline. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned): Duties to include but not limited to:

• Greet and register donors 
• Administer health history questionnaire to donors 
• Assess and record donor weight and vitals 
• Ensure facility and equipment are clean and maintained according to regulations 
• Set up, operate, and maintain instruments used for donor qualification and donation, as well as for the processing and storage of donor samples and products. Perform and document Quality Control and routine maintenance, and report any equipment issues as required
• Communicate delays and other issues to center management, nurse and/or other necessary parties 
• Assess supply inventory; order and restock, as needed 
• Document activities and issues 
• Answer donor inquiries 
• Read, write, and understand the English language 
• Document operational and maintenance activities when necessary
• Quarantine and discard unacceptable samples and products
• Pack, label and ship samples and products to meet suppliers’ requirements
• Store products in and maintain organization of large, walk-in, sub-zero freezer
• Prepare site and perform phlebotomy 
• Attend to donor’s needs, including donor reactions
• Promote customer satisfaction through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to customer needs 
• Report all unsafe situations or conditions to supervisor
• Available to travel up to 25 miles to other facility(ies) for training or assisting other center's staffing needs
• Other duties, as assigned 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or the equivalent (must show proof).
• Previous experience or education in a health-related field helpful.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to operate accurately the following equipment:

• Computer (basic skills includes typing, following prompts on monitor, using mouse, saving information etc.)
• Nexsys PCS
• Hematastat II
• Refractometer
• Safepette
• Spot Vitals Signs monitor (Blood Pressure/Pulse & Thermometer)
• Memory Monitoring Thermometer 
• Relative Humidity Monitor 
• Scale
• Stadiometer 
• Freezer
• Sealer
• Centrifuge
• Thermometer 
• Tachometer
• Stop watch 

Physical Requirements:

• Read computer screens, procedure manuals and other documents.
• Hear doorbells, alarms, telephone, and other mechanical devices.
• Work confidently while being observed during frequent quality inspections.
• Work in walk in - Sub zero freezer(s)
• Ability to lift, pull, tug up to 50 pounds to stock supplies and/or move or support donors
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle & feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job, including close vision
• Required to stand for extended intervals, walk, climb and balance; stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Physical ability to operate equipment used on donor floor areas that may require repetitive motion and manual dexterity.
• Ability to read while standing or sitting in front of a computer for short periods of time.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) required such as eyewear, lab coats, and gloves

B Positive Plasma Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Positive Work Environment
• Paid training opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)