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Job Summary

As a Phlebotomist - Plasma Collector at CSL Plasma, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors. This involves 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.
• In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, perform venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
• Evaluate vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; make necessary corrections in order 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.
• Explain the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and any other information pertinent to the donor.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Create incident documentation, remove, and/or replace equipment from service.
• Monitor donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover.
• Alert Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Collect arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
• Ensure the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Understand the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
• Maintain clean, efficient work environment, and ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
• Follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
• Promote safety in all actions.
• May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
• Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications.
• Understand, remember, and communicate 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 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; and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.