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technician Queensbury, NY

ImmunoTek Plasma

Full Time Queensbury, NY 10.56 - 12.04 USD Today

Job description

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform pre-donation medical screening and/or assessment, which may include health screening procedures such as blood pressure, temperature check, pulse, capillary tube sample collection via finger stick, hematocrit, and total protein determination via digital refractometer, etc.

Setup donors for the plasmapheresis procedure by ensuring that the disposable softgoods are installed in the automated plasmapheresis device
Disconnect the donor when the pheresis process is complete by ensuring collection targets have been met and recorded appropriately, removing the needle from the donor’s arm, and providing donors with post-donation care education
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and periodic quality calibrations activities and record results
Complete cleaning activities based on the required equipment activity schedule
Conduct pre-registration and registration verification for new donors
Monitor equipment in all areas in which trained for alerts or alarms and take appropriate action following standard operating procedures
Participate in donor flow management by assigning and escorting donors to the donation area
Perform post donation review of donor records, preparing bottle for sampling, collect and process donor bottle and sample tubes via labeling and collection of samples, place plasma bottle and samples in freezer for shipment, including repackaging and sorting, and enter necessary information into the donor management computer system
Monitor the temperature of the stored product in freezers
Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum one (1) year work experience preferred
License or certification where required by state

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Good oral and written communication skills
Provide a pleasant customer service experience
Ability to read and interpret directions and instructions
Maintain an open line of communication with Management
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with donors, fellow employees, and vendors
Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner
Accurate data entry
Perform basic math calculations
Reasoning ability to identify, interpret and apply appropriate information

Physical Requirements

Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee
Manual dexterity to perform all phases of donor plasmapheresis
Ability to stand for extended periods of time for up to four (4) hours at a time
Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifty (50) pounds

Work Environment

Typical work environment with moderate noise level
May be exposed to freezing temperatures for short periods of time
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Disclaimer
This job description is construed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.