Want to Expand

your career-development potential,

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

 

We’re growing fast.

[You can, too!]

 

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:

 

CA DONOR CENTER TECHNICIAN I

This is What You’ll Do:

Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance. Maintain high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture. Maintain cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment. Stocks and maintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands. Maintain Donor Center equipment based on Standard Operating Procedures and applicable manufacturer instructions. Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product. Maintain Donor confidentiality based on company policy. Maintain complete and accurate record keeping per company’s Standard Operating Procedures. Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly) on equipment. Clean any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardous waste. Perform other job-related tasks, as assigned.

 Donor Eligibility:

Ensure that donor meets eligibility criteria based on Standard Operating Procedures. Perform donor vitals evaluation per Standard Operations Procedure. Perform finger stick for Microhematocrit and Total Protein determination. Register applicant donors per Standard Operating Procedures.

Plasma Collection:

Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures per standard operating procedures. Disconnect donor after plasmapheresis process is completed per standard operating procedures. Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product. Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, responds to donor adverse events, and documents exceptions.

Product Processing:

Prompt and sterile collection and storage of plasma product and samples per Standard Operating Procedures. Handle 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 Procedures. Prepare product and samples for shipments, per Standard Operating Procedures and federal transportation regulations. Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately inform appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly. Record variance if applicable.

This is What It Takes:

High school diploma, or equivalent (GED) required. Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent
combination of education and experience preferred. Must have completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties
independently. Strong customer service skills required.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required. Basic computer knowledge and skills required. Able to make accurate and complete documentation. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals required. Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required. Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Demonstrates consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctual, apply full effort throughout
shift, flexibility with assigned schedule) required. Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent
basis required. Ability to perform venipunctures required. Effective communication skills required.

 

 Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

Formal training Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending account (FSA) Tuition Reimbursement Employee assistance program (EAP) Wellness program 401k retirement plan Paid time off Company paid holidays Personal time

 

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $16.95 - $22.60 - $28.25. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors

 

Our Benefits

Octapharma Plasma offers the following benefits for this full-time position:  

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; the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan; 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.  

 

Working at Octapharma Plasma 

We aspire to create a culture in which our employees feel inspired. You may be motivated to connect with donors, lead donation centers to new heights of excellence, or provide ideas and vision at a corporate level. We welcome you to consider all possibilities and see what positions best fit your interests and talents. Join the Octapharma Plasma team   

Please be advised that, although we may not have an immediate requirement at this time, we are consistently interested in engaging with well-qualified candidates for future opportunities. If you are interested in exploring a career with Octapharma Plasma, please apply. Someone will follow up depending on the current needs, but please be aware correspondence may not be immediate. We expect the application window to close within 60 days from the posting date. Please ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline.

 

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:  octapharmaplasma.com

 

And if you know someone else who’d be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along!

 

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