Phlebotomist - Plasma Collector

Job Summary

CSL Plasma is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to join our team. As a Phlebotomist, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring, and donor disconnect.
• Evaluate vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems and make necessary corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
• Ensure donation process is efficient and make adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.
• May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma.
• Ensure that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintain alertness to any reaction by donors and assist with reactions or notify appropriate staff.
• Use 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.
• Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs.
• Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures.
• Creates incident documentation, removes, and/or replaces equipment from service.
• Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover.
• Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
• Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum eighteen (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications.
• Understands, remembers, and communicates routine, factual information.
• 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 a high level of manual dexterity.
• Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Frequently exposed 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.

Benefits

CSL offers the following benefits for this full-time position:

• 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 CSL's 401(k) Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for use in connection with vacations, illness, and other personal business.
• Paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.

About CSL Plasma

CSL Plasma is one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma. Our work helps to ensure that people with rare and serious diseases are able to live normal, healthy lives. We are committed to our work because lives depend on us.

We want CSL to reflect the world around us. As a global organization with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion.

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