Phlebotomy Specialist

Job Summary:

As a Phlebotomist at CSL Plasma, you will play a vital role in the collection of plasma from donors. Your primary responsibility will be to perform venipuncture, monitor the pheresis process, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the efficient and effective collection of plasma.

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture on donors to begin the pheresis process, ensuring compliance with SOPs and FDA guidelines.
• Evaluate vein performance to identify potential problems and make necessary corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
• Ensure the donation process is efficient and make adjustments as needed to provide a positive experience for the donor.
• May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma.
• Explain the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and other relevant information to donors.
• Maintain alertness to any donor reactions and assist with reactions or notify appropriate staff as needed.
• Use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances, and donor adverse events.
• Perform calibrations and verify maintenance as outlined in SOPs.
• Respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues, troubleshoot equipment failures, and create incident documentation.
• Monitor donor flow on the donor floor to ensure continuous turnover and alert Group Leader or Supervisor of any issues.
• Collect arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
• Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or healthcare environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Centers located in CA, persons performing automated plasmapheresis procedures must be at a minimum state certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, OR Current Registered Nurse by the State of California.

About CSL Plasma:

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

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