Phlebotomist

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There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, especially in our donation centers. If you love learning, enjoy people, and have a heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a Phlebotomist 1.

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP).
• Maintain high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOP.
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure.
• Label and ensure each unit and sample are labeled accurately.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Operate automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, and document exceptions.
• Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
• Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and product quality.
• Disconnect donor and manage disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment in accordance with safety protocols, cleaning spills as needed.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance on automated plasmapheresis machines and remove/replace equipment from service if needed.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including plasmapheresis machine logs.
• Report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintain and stock adequate inventory and replenish supplies on plasma carts.
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform routine quality checks on equipment.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Any specific certification or licensing based on state requirements.
• Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Ability to make accurate and complete documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, apply full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule) required.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts frequently required.
• Ability to perform venipuncture required.
• Effective communication skills required.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty‑five pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Ability to utilize all required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Occupational exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Ability to view a video display terminal less than 18 inches away from face for extended periods.
• Available to work up to four hours at a time, if required.
• Employee must enter an environment with a temperature of –40°C according to SOP.
• Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for diagnostic tests.
• Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Personal time

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Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing