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       CODE: 599.685-018 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): CENTRIFUGE OPERATOR, PLASMA PROCESSING (medical ser.; pharmaceut.)
Tends centrifuges which separate plasma from whole blood for extraction of plasma: Packs plastic
bags containing freshly drawn whole blood (whole blood units) into designated containers in
centrifuge. Fastens centrifuge cover and depresses switch to activate centrifuge mechanism. Removes
centrifuged whole blood units after designated time, examines each to confirm separation of plasma
from whole blood, and places each whole blood unit in plasma extractor, positioning holes at top of
plastic bag on metal prongs. Inserts plastic tube of transfer unit into each whole blood unit and
observes process as plasma is extracted from upper portion of plastic bag into bottle, to make
certain that no red blood cells are drawn into plasma bottle. Seals off bottle and returns plasma
bottle to rack. Removes blood unit from holder and gives to nursing personnel for return to donor.
Marks each plasma bottle with blood group as indicated on plastic bag to assure separation of blood
groups and prevent cross-contamination of blood groups during fractionation. Stores filled bottles
of plasma in freezer. Cleans centrifuges and work area.
GOE: 06.04.11 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M2 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77
ONET CROSSWALK: 92962 Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators and Tenders
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