Registered Nurse - Plasmapheresis Specialist New

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing venipuncture on donors for plasmapheresis and is primarily responsible for the safety and care of the donor during the plasmapheresis process under the direction of Center Manager. Operates within the scope of EU Guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice and FDA cGMP 21CFR.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Core

• Self-introduction to donors prior to phlebotomy and understand their health requirements.
• Performs Haemonetics Autopheresis setup and programming with understanding of alarm signals during operation, shut down, and in the event of power failure.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures in accordance with SOPs, to include arm preparations, collection volumes, restarts, and cell loss procedures.
• Prepares and administers immunization injections.
• Monitors the safety and care of the donor during the plasmapheresis process.
• Maintains alertness for donor reactions and assists with reactions and notifies appropriate Medical Staff, as needed.
• Performs test sample collection and identification, including NAT testing protocols.
• Maintains equipment calibration, standardization, and cleaning schedules according to SOPs.
• Reports damaged/faulty equipment to management/supervisor.
• Ensures the donor floor is properly stocked with supplies and soft goods.
• Provides a high level of customer service and strives to meet all production goals.
• Performs prompt and competent response to donor complaints, reactions, or deferrals.
• Ensures accurate recording of (i) donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs; and (ii) incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
• Facilitates donor flow throughout the plasma collection center with a sense of urgency, minimizing wait time by working carefully and efficiently and alerts management of donor flow issues.
• Follows all SOPs and regulatory policies and procedures, including the employee handbook.
• Responsible for remaining current on SOPs changes.
• Follows all Health Safety & Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
• Explains plasma collection center policies & rules, educates new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from plasma, donation process, tests performed, proper nutrition, donor fee structure, bonuses, center promotions, and any other information pertinent to the donor.
• Prepares plasma collection center for audits by maintaining a clean, efficient work environment times and ensure sufficient operating supplies.
• Maintains data integrity and confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and plasma collection center information.

General

Must be able to execute all terms and conditions set forth in the KEDPLASMA Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to:

• Work in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace.
• Comply with company Global Code of Conduct and company’s policies and procedures and all the applicable regulations.
• Maintain a dependable attendance record and adhere to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and meeting(s) in a timely manner as instructed by supervisor/manager.
• Cooperate with department personnel, as well as other center staff to ensure services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the donors.
• Meet with supervisor/manager on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving services.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner as instructed by supervisor/manager.
• Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
• Promote KEDRION Values: Together as One; Care; Integrity; Sustainable Impact; and Courage.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Interact in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with donors, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, physical safety of each donor and center guest.
• Treat donors, visitors, and co-workers with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
• Perform any miscellaneous duties or work assignments, as required.

PRIMARY CONTACTS

• Center management, donors, employees, auditors, inspectors, vendors, corporate staff, and visitors.

REQUIREMENTS

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Currently licensed as an RN and able to practice in the State in which the plasma collection center operates required.
• Current license is valid and in good standing with applicable licensing board(s) and able to pass medical credential evaluation required.
• Graduate of a recognized nursing healthcare-related educational program.
• Phlebotomist Certification preferred, (required in California).
• Minimum of one-year Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed professional in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Plasma collection center or blood bank industry experience preferred.
• Customer service experience in a medical office, retail store, blood or plasma collection center preferred.