Phlebotomist (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

About the role

Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
• In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
• Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
• Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
• Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
• Performs calibrations and verifies that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Responds to and resolves complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
• Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
• May be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Internal CSL Employees/Applicants must have successfully completed the CSL Plasma Phlebotomy training.
• External candidates must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a phlebotomist, one year of experience is preferable.
• Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications.
• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time.
• Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity.
• Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.
• Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.

Skills

• Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to follow FDA guidelines.
• Ability to evaluate vein performance and make necessary corrections.
• Ability to assist with donor reactions and notify appropriate staff.
• Ability to use Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Ability to maintain a clean and efficient work environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp for more information on CSL Plasma benefits.

Pay

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Schedule

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