BioLife Plasma Services · 1 day ago
Advanced Plasma Technician
West Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $26.13/hrBioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd, dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare diseases. The Advanced Plasma Technician is responsible for screening, processing, and sample collection for donors, as well as training staff and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Health CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Greet donors as they enter and exit the donor floor
Answer phones within reasonable timeframe
Maintain orderly filing system, purging records as needed
Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machine
Monitor donors during donation process and manage donor reactions
Troubleshoot venipuncture issues and respond to plasmapheresis machine alarms
Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system
Perform finger stick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight
Prepare units for frozen storage
Collect and store samples from plasma units for testing
Organize plasma boxes/documents for scheduled shipments and assist in loading shipments
Provide training assistance in support of center management and supervisory team
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Fully trained in all Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing job skills
Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records
Good verbal communication and customer service skills
Demonstrated technical competence
Ability to multi-task and work as a team player
Attention to detail and ability to work independently
Production environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift
Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee
Requires frequent lifting up to 32 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Must have fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment sounds from a distance
Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require pro-longed glove wear
Preferred
Experience in a laboratory, hospital, or other regulated environment is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) plan and company match
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid volunteer time off
Company holidays
Well-being benefits
Up to 80 hours of sick time
Up to 120 hours of paid vacation
Company
BioLife Plasma Services
Biolife Plasma Services is a healthcare Pharmaceutical firm that offers life-saving therapeutics that benefit thousands of people every day.
Founded in 1994
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashley Slaets
Training and Development Partner
Cait Reynolds
Human Resources Business Partner
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