About This Role
This role is responsible for preparing donors, the donor area, and equipment for pheresis processors. It involves monitoring the pheresis process, responding to alarms, and ensuring accurate recording of donor data. The position requires maintaining a clean work environment and adhering to safety policies.
Responsibilities
- Prepare the autopheresis machine for the pheresis process
- Monitor the donor and the pheresis process
- Respond 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 a donor may have during or after the pheresis process and notify 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
- Alert 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 a clean, efficient work environment, and ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed
- Follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures
- Promote 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
- Perform job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) months' work experience, preferably in a medical or health provider environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
- Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions
- Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
- Ability to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation
- Ability to occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
- Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and have a high level of manual dexterity
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
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