Medical Screener
KEDPLASMA
Summary
Join our team at KEDPLASMA and be part of the critical first step in plasma donation — ensuring donor safety and eligibility. As a Medical Screener, you'll combine customer service with healthcare procedures in a supportive, community-focused environment where every interaction matters.
Job description
Job Summary
Join our team at KEDPLASMA and be part of the critical first step in plasma donation — ensuring donor safety and eligibility. As a Medical Screener, you'll combine customer service with healthcare procedures in a supportive, community-focused environment where every interaction matters.
What you'll do
- Greet and register donors, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
- Guide donors through the health screening process, including reviewing self-administered health history forms and determining if further medical review is needed.
- Perform vital signs assessments (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight) and fingerstick blood sampling to measure hematocrit and total protein levels.
- Prepare and calibrate screening equipment according to SOPs, performing basic troubleshooting as needed.
- Monitor donor safety during the screening and donation process, identifying and reporting adverse reactions to medical staff.
- Explain the donation process, plasma center policies, and donor safety guidelines in a clear and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate donor records and ensure all documentation meets cGMP and regulatory requirements.
- Operate internal computer systems, including the National Donor Deferral Registry (NDDR) and Cross Donation Check System (CDCS), according to approved guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area, including updating supply lot numbers when new lots are introduced.
- Support the plasmapheresis process by preparing collection machines, monitoring donor comfort, and assisting with disconnection procedures when needed.
- Participate in center audits by providing accurate records and compliance documentation.
- Work collaboratively with other staff to meet production goals and maintain a positive donor experience.
- Answer donor and public inquiries in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, transferring calls as necessary.
Qualifications And Need-to-know
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in a healthcare, retail, or plasma/blood collection setting.
- Clinical Laboratory Personnel license required in the State of Louisiana.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Familiarity with FDA, cGMP, and OSHA standards is a plus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 1 year of customer service experience
- Clinical Laboratory Personnel license required in the State of Louisiana
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Familiarity with FDA, cGMP, and OSHA standards is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- Development Opportunities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Initiatives
Company overview
KEDPLASMA is a leading plasma collection and procurement company operating as a subsidiary of Kedrion Biopharma, an international biopharmaceutical company. Established in 2004, KEDPLASMA specializes in the collection and procurement of high-quality plasma that is processed into plasma-derived medicinal products for treating severe and often rare diseases, disorders, and conditions such as Hemophilia and Immunodeficiencies. The company operates a capillary network of plasma centers with over 70 locations across the United States and 5 centers in the Czech Republic. KEDPLASMA employs more than 900 people and manages specialized plasma donation programs including Anti-D, Tetanus, Anti-smallpox, Anti-hepatitis B, Anthrax, Rabies, Viral Inactivation, CMV, and Anti-varicella zoster programs. The company plays a critical role in the plasma supply chain by collecting source plasma that undergoes rigorous quality control checks before being transformed into life-saving therapies distributed globally by its parent company, Kedrion Biopharma, which produces 37 plasma-derived products distributed in over 100 countries.