Phlebotomist - Plasma Collector

Career Opportunity for a Phlebotomist at CSL Plasma

Career Summary:

CSL Plasma is seeking a 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). You will also be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Perform venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process
• Evaluate 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
• Ensures donation process is efficient and makes 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
• Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally
• 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
• 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 of 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)

• 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
• For Centers located in CA the following experience is also required: 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

Career 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