CA Phlebotomist 1

Job Summary

This role is responsible for executing the plasmapheresis process by performing venipunctures. Ensuring total operation compliance with state and federal regulations, maintaining a high level of customer service, stock and replenish supplies, review and confirm donor identification, set up and prepare equipment, execute venipunctures and plasma collection, operate automated plasmapheresis machines, monitor donor conditions, maintain proper ratio, disconnect donors, manage biohazard waste, perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP)
• Maintain a high level of customer service and positive donor experience
• Stock and replenish supplies to meet production needs
• Maintain a clean, professional work environment
• Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; label units and samples accurately
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety
• Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, document exceptions, etc.
• Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product
• Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product, disconnect donors, and manage the disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment in accordance with the safety protocols
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines; remove and/or replace equipment from service as needed
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs, and report all unsafe situations and conditions to management
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance
• Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly) on equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel
• Ability to utilize all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods
• Ability to enter an environment with a temperature of -40C according to SOPs
• Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for diagnostic tests
• Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts frequently
• Ability to use a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to focus and concentrate on tasks for extended periods
• Ability to navigate the office environment safely, including stairs and elevators (if applicable)
• Ability to travel up to 20% via airplane and vehicle (if applicable)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED)
• Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements

Skills

• Compliance with state and federal regulations
• Customer service and positive donor experience
• Inventory management and supply replenishment
• Donor identification and confidentiality
• Equipment setup and preparation
• Venipuncture and plasma collection
• Automated plasmapheresis machine operation and troubleshooting
• Donor monitoring and safety
• Documentation and reporting
• Training and efficiency improvement
• Machine calibration and maintenance
• Safe handling of biohazard waste

Benefits

• Health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage
• Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• The option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company