What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Screener position at KEDPlasma LLC?
Making a difference, one role at a time.
Located in the heart of the Cité de la Biotech in Laval, Kedrion Biopharma Canada's mission is to make rare connections that impact millions of lives. Our team is developing an innovative treatment based on plasma-derived proteins, offering a new path of hope to children and adults suffering from orphan diseases. We're turning innovation into real solutions to save lives.
Job Summary
Looking to start or grow your career in healthcare while making a real difference?
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. Whether you’re welcoming new donors, taking vital signs, or assisting with the donation process, your work will directly contribute to creating life-saving therapies.
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.
Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary.
Other language requirement
Another language is required for this position in order to communicate with partners and colleagues, who are predominantly located outside Quebec.
Kedrion Biopharma Canada is committed to equal employment opportunities.
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