CA Phlebotomist 2

Job Summary

This role is responsible for executing the plasmapheresis process by performing venipunctures. Duties include ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining work areas, setting up equipment, collecting plasma, documenting, mentoring, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP)
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, stock adequate supplies, report unsafe situations, and perform First-In-First-Out inventory tasks
• Review and confirm donor identification, monitor donor conditions, and uphold donor confidentiality
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; maintain proper collection ratios and accurately label units and samples
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining quality and safety standards
• Operate automated plasmapheresis machines, respond to alarms, troubleshoot alerts, document exceptions, and manage donor adverse events
• Disconnect donors and manage biohazard waste disposal between procedures, including cleaning spills and handling contaminated equipment
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs
• Mentor and train team members as a Designated Trainer
• Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and performing QC routines on equipment
• Partner with Quality Assurance on donor floor performance, including favorable performance observations, CAPA implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five 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 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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

Benefits

• Options for 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
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off