Also called: Plasma Processor, Donor Center Technician
Helps donors give blood plasma, which is turned into life-saving medicines.
Checks donors' vitals, inserts the needle, monitors the plasma machine, and keeps donors comfortable and safe.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school plus short phlebotomy training; on the job.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Phlebotomy (certificate).
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Needle placement and donor care are hands-on, though automated plasma machines may cut staff per donor.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at a CSL Plasma, Grifols, Octapharma or BioLife center; they train you to screen donors and run machines
Classes: Biology, Health science CTE, Anatomy and physiology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 31-9097.
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