What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apheresis Technician position at BioBridge Global?
BBG Advanced Therapies is a full-service biomanufacturing organization that delivers comprehensive, cell and cell-based manufacturing solutions for advanced therapies. Leveraging its showcase facility designed to be compliant with FDA, EMEA, and PMDA production requirements, BBG Advanced Therapies focuses on translating and refining early-stage processes to scale for commercial readiness.
Pay Rate: Hourly $21.10-$24.50/ Annually $43,888.00-$50,960.00
Job Title: Apheresis Technician
Revision: 0000
Job Code: 700102
Shift: 8am- 5pm M-F
FLSA: OT Eligible
Hybrid? N
CPF Level: TB3
Location: San Antonio
Dept.: Apheresis Services
Business Unit: STB&T
Summary
General Summary
Responsible for medical screening, phlebotomy (whole blood and apheresis), and care of donors within our service area in accordance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) and BBG/STB&T policies.
Responsible for performing and monitoring apheresis collection procedures, and special collections including autologous and therapeutic blood draws.
Will perform medical assessment, phlebotomy, and care of donors/patients and ensure cellular therapy products are safely and properly collected while maintaining all aspects of protocol compliance.
Responsible for accurately completing data collection forms and maintaining charts.
Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE).
Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.
Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.
It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.
Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Tasks
Ensure collections in the apheresis center are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements to include IRBs, FDA, NMDP and organization policies and procedures.
Monitor donors and patients on a continuous basis.
Observe apheresis center collections closely to collect the desired product.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with donors and patients.
Actively recruit donors’ friends and family members to join the registry.
Display professional conduct with internal and external customers.
Explain collection process and pre/post donation instructions to donors and patients.
Collect blood samples from donors and patients and submit to laboratories for testing. Review medical records and lab test results and follow through with proper actions.
Perform quality reviews of collection charts for accuracy and compliance with protocols and regulatory standards. Work with department staff and external agencies to schedule donor and patient appointments.
This may require working nights and/or weekends as needed to ensure flexibility for donors and patients.
Serve as contact for donor and patient medical needs and initiate the necessary documentation for reporting adverse events and/or protocol deviations.
Consult Medical Director, as needed, for questions regarding clinical research trials, donor/patient care and referrals to clinics or specialists.
Perform set up and take down of apheresis center equipment.
Maintain and organize donor/patient records, document data; complete forms and submit as required.
Access software and network website as necessary, to review protocols, protocol revisions and complete and submit data collection forms.
Ensure adequate stock of all collection materials and supplies.
Follow up with donors in compliance with NMDP procedures, as needed.
Accurately label products and shipments for transport to include blood product packing according to the defined manufacturing plans.
Perform quality control of apheresis equipment to include daily, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance.
Maintain donor and patient confidentiality.
Train new collection staff collection processes in the apheresis center.
Assist other department personnel with the completion of tasks.
Maintain a close working relationship with department management and staff.
Display a professional image and positive demeanor that contributes to the success of the organization.
Maintain regulatory compliance by successfully completing training and competency assignments on time.
Perform the quality control function (including documentation).
Determine donor eligibility through comprehensive donor verification, medical history interview and medical screening procedures (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, Hgb/Hct via finger stick).
Obtain donor consent prior to donation.
Perform whole blood phlebotomy and automated collection (apheresis) procedures.
Assess, treat and report adverse donor reactions (including documentation).
Perform record review and data entry.
Ensure all necessary records and blood products are legible, labeled accurately and complete. Performs other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Tasks
Provide assistance to other departments as needed. Access software programs as necessary to complete tasks.
Education
Requires a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
Prefer sixty (60) hours from an accredited college or university or Associate Degree from an accredited college or university.
The preferred major is Nursing or related field.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Texas Operators Driver’s License
Phlebotomy certification preferred
Experience
Requires three or more years phlebotomy experience.
Prefer two years peripheral IV insertion experience.
Prefer two or more years of apheresis collection experience in dialysis, plasma, platelets and/or blood center.
Prefer Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Knowledge
Must acquire a working knowledge of donor processing criteria.
Must have a working knowledge and understanding of FDA regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Must maintain knowledge of and perform according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Must be capable of evaluating medical history and lab test results to determine proper action.
Must acquire a working knowledge of medical terminology and geography.
Skills
Must demonstrate adherence to safety procedures.
Must demonstrate competency in performing donor registration, screening, labeling, phlebotomy (whole blood and apheresis), monitoring donor safety, product packing and quality control.
Must have strong computer skills.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to print and write legibly.
Must have strong customer service skills.
M ust demonstrate positive leadership skills.
Must be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions.
Must demonstrate proper standard of care for donors and patients to include responding to donor/patient adverse reactions.
Must demonstrate proficiency in cellular therapy collection procedures.
Must demonstrate proper equipment use and care.
Abilities
Must be a team player.
Must be able to keep information confidential.
Must be able to make decisions regarding technical aspects of cellular therapy procedures.
Must be able to monitor donor and patient flow to ensure efficient collections.
Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.
Must be professional, detail oriented, self-motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.
We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!
All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include:
Pay Rate: Hourly $21.10-$24.50/ Annually $43,888.00-$50,960.00
Job Title: Apheresis Technician
Revision: 0000
Job Code: 700102
Shift: 8am- 5pm M-F
FLSA: OT Eligible
Hybrid? N
CPF Level: TB3
Location: San Antonio
Dept.: Apheresis Services
Business Unit: STB&T
Summary
General Summary
Responsible for medical screening, phlebotomy (whole blood and apheresis), and care of donors within our service area in accordance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) and BBG/STB&T policies.
Responsible for performing and monitoring apheresis collection procedures, and special collections including autologous and therapeutic blood draws.
Will perform medical assessment, phlebotomy, and care of donors/patients and ensure cellular therapy products are safely and properly collected while maintaining all aspects of protocol compliance.
Responsible for accurately completing data collection forms and maintaining charts.
Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE).
Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.
Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.
It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.
Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Tasks
Ensure collections in the apheresis center are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements to include IRBs, FDA, NMDP and organization policies and procedures.
Monitor donors and patients on a continuous basis.
Observe apheresis center collections closely to collect the desired product.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with donors and patients.
Actively recruit donors’ friends and family members to join the registry.
Display professional conduct with internal and external customers.
Explain collection process and pre/post donation instructions to donors and patients.
Collect blood samples from donors and patients and submit to laboratories for testing. Review medical records and lab test results and follow through with proper actions.
Perform quality reviews of collection charts for accuracy and compliance with protocols and regulatory standards. Work with department staff and external agencies to schedule donor and patient appointments.
This may require working nights and/or weekends as needed to ensure flexibility for donors and patients.
Serve as contact for donor and patient medical needs and initiate the necessary documentation for reporting adverse events and/or protocol deviations.
Consult Medical Director, as needed, for questions regarding clinical research trials, donor/patient care and referrals to clinics or specialists.
Perform set up and take down of apheresis center equipment.
Maintain and organize donor/patient records, document data; complete forms and submit as required.
Access software and network website as necessary, to review protocols, protocol revisions and complete and submit data collection forms.
Ensure adequate stock of all collection materials and supplies.
Follow up with donors in compliance with NMDP procedures, as needed.
Accurately label products and shipments for transport to include blood product packing according to the defined manufacturing plans.
Perform quality control of apheresis equipment to include daily, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance.
Maintain donor and patient confidentiality.
Train new collection staff collection processes in the apheresis center.
Assist other department personnel with the completion of tasks.
Maintain a close working relationship with department management and staff.
Display a professional image and positive demeanor that contributes to the success of the organization.
Maintain regulatory compliance by successfully completing training and competency assignments on time.
Perform the quality control function (including documentation).
Determine donor eligibility through comprehensive donor verification, medical history interview and medical screening procedures (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, Hgb/Hct via finger stick).
Obtain donor consent prior to donation.
Perform whole blood phlebotomy and automated collection (apheresis) procedures.
Assess, treat and report adverse donor reactions (including documentation).
Perform record review and data entry.
Ensure all necessary records and blood products are legible, labeled accurately and complete. Performs other duties as assigned.
Non-Essential Tasks
Provide assistance to other departments as needed. Access software programs as necessary to complete tasks.
Education
Requires a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
Prefer sixty (60) hours from an accredited college or university or Associate Degree from an accredited college or university.
The preferred major is Nursing or related field.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Texas Operators Driver’s License
Phlebotomy certification preferred
Experience
Requires three or more years phlebotomy experience.
Prefer two years peripheral IV insertion experience.
Prefer two or more years of apheresis collection experience in dialysis, plasma, platelets and/or blood center.
Prefer Bilingual (Spanish/English).
Knowledge
Must acquire a working knowledge of donor processing criteria.
Must have a working knowledge and understanding of FDA regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
Must maintain knowledge of and perform according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
Must be capable of evaluating medical history and lab test results to determine proper action.
Must acquire a working knowledge of medical terminology and geography.
Skills
Must demonstrate adherence to safety procedures.
Must demonstrate competency in performing donor registration, screening, labeling, phlebotomy (whole blood and apheresis), monitoring donor safety, product packing and quality control.
Must have strong computer skills.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to print and write legibly.
Must have strong customer service skills.
M ust demonstrate positive leadership skills.
Must be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions.
Must demonstrate proper standard of care for donors and patients to include responding to donor/patient adverse reactions.
Must demonstrate proficiency in cellular therapy collection procedures.
Must demonstrate proper equipment use and care.
Abilities
Must be a team player.
Must be able to keep information confidential.
Must be able to make decisions regarding technical aspects of cellular therapy procedures.
Must be able to monitor donor and patient flow to ensure efficient collections.
Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.
Must be professional, detail oriented, self-motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.
We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!
All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include:
- Competitive salary
- 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Contribution
- 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 100% Employer Paid AD&D
- Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)
- 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Incentive Compensation Plan
- Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage
- Shift Differentials
- Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances
- Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Dental Coverage
- Educational Assistance Program
- Voluntary Vision
Salary : $43,888 - $50,960
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