Octapharma Plasma
Processing Technician
Octapharma Plasma, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approvedStandard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest productionstandards and ensure facility compliance.•Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with companyvalues and culture.•Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment. Stocks andmaintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands.•Maintains Donor Center equipment based on Standard Operating Procedures and applicablemanufacturer instructions.•Monitors donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the qualityof plasma product.•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 asdaily/monthly) on equipment.•Cleans any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardouswaste.•Performs other job-related tasks, as assigned.
Donor Eligibility:
•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.
Plasma Collection:
•Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture andplasmapheresis procedures per standard operating procedures.•Disconnects donor after plasmapheresis process is completed per standard operatingprocedures.•Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product.•Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of allmachine 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 OperatingProcedures.•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 OperatingProcedures.•Prepares product and samples for shipments, per Standard Operating Procedures and federaltransportation regulations.•Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately inform appropriate personnel ifequipment is not functioning properly. Record variance if applicable.
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 calculationsrequired.•Effective communication skills required.
SCHEDULING:
•Must be able to workday and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on afrequent basis.•Attendance and punctuality required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•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 oftime, up to four (4) hours at a time.•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 drawingblood for diagnostic tests.•Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
•Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approvedStandard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest productionstandards and ensure facility compliance.•Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with companyvalues and culture.•Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment. Stocks andmaintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands.•Maintains Donor Center equipment based on Standard Operating Procedures and applicablemanufacturer instructions.•Monitors donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the qualityof plasma product.•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 asdaily/monthly) on equipment.•Cleans any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardouswaste.•Performs other job-related tasks, as assigned.
Donor Eligibility:
•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.
Plasma Collection:
•Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture andplasmapheresis procedures per standard operating procedures.•Disconnects donor after plasmapheresis process is completed per standard operatingprocedures.•Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product.•Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of allmachine 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 OperatingProcedures.•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 OperatingProcedures.•Prepares product and samples for shipments, per Standard Operating Procedures and federaltransportation regulations.•Monitors freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately inform appropriate personnel ifequipment is not functioning properly. Record variance if applicable.
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 calculationsrequired.•Effective communication skills required.
SCHEDULING:
•Must be able to workday and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on afrequent basis.•Attendance and punctuality required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•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 oftime, up to four (4) hours at a time.•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 drawingblood for diagnostic tests.•Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.