What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Screener (New Center) position at Octapharma Plasma, Inc.?
Want to Expand
We’re growing fast.
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:
MEDICAL SCREENER
For the OCTAPHARMA Houston - Little York Center. 1541 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093 (off Little York and Hardy Toll Rd).
This is What You’ll Do:
- Register new and current plasma donors
- Greets and builds rapport with donors and directs them to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Maintains donor flow while adhering to standard operating procedures.
- Complies with federal, state, local and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety and to the proper performance of day-to-day activities.
- Remains professional at all times in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Performs donor medical screening to determine suitability of donor to include reviewing health related documents and taking vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Performs finger sticks and utilizes screening equipment to obtain hematocrit and protein readings (excluding California donor centers).
- Performs clerical duties, including creating and maintaining donor records and inputting information into the donor management computer software.
- May perform all required quality controls and legibly records the results on the appropriate logs and into the donor management computer software.
- Answers the telephone and any donor inquiries regarding the procedure, payment, and company policies in a prompt, professional manner.
- Ensures all donation information is complete, accurate, and legible, prior to donation.
- Follows all Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP), and internal company procedural and personnel policies and SOPs.
- Remains alert for any adverse donor reactions and notifies appropriate staff.
- Maintains confidentiality with all specific donor issues and record-keeping activities.
- Stocks and maintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands.
- Cleans and maintains equipment on a daily basis and troubleshoots issues, as they arise.
- Cleans any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardous waste.
- Upon completion of appropriate training, may educate new donors on the use of products made from donated plasma. This includes explaining the process, the tests performed, the appointment system, fees, donor center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donors’ questions are answered timely, accurately, and professionally.
- Performs other job related tasks, as assigned.
This is Who You Are:
- Part brand ambassador, part clinical technician
- A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day
- Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed
- Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic
- Able to function and keep up in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
- Hungry to build a great career
This is What It Takes:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work early mornings, days, late evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
- Ability to lift up to thirty-five pounds.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to understand and follow protocol.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Demonstrates consistency and Reliability (attendance, attitude, work ethic, etc.)
- General computer skills.
- Bilingual is a plus (not required).
- CPR Certification is a plus (not 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 (PTO)
- 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.
Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:
octapharmahiring.com
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INNER SATISFACTION.
OUTSTANDING IMPACT.
Education
Required- High School or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
