Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 2 Job Summary

Want to expand your career-development potential, your ability to help donors and patients, and your access to professional opportunities? We’re growing fast and can enhance your life and career. Join us to learn, serve people, and grow in a role that values teamwork, compassion, and expertise.

• Ensure the operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain the highest production standards.
• 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 Standard Operating Procedures.
• 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 the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, document exceptions, etc.
• Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
• Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product.
• Disconnect donor and manage disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment per safety protocols, including cleaning spills and proper biohazardous waste disposition.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of 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, replenishing supplies on plasma carts.
• Mentor Phlebotomist I, driving training efficiencies as a Designated Trainer.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform routine QCs (daily/monthly) and periodic QCs (quarterly/annually).
• Partner with Quality Assurance on overall Donor Floor performance (observations, CAPA implementations, continuous improvement initiatives).
• Perform First In-First Out tasks as assigned.
• 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 on a frequent basis required.
• Ability to perform venipuncture required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Enhanced collaboration and adaptability skills.

• 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 video display terminal less than 18″ away from face for extended periods.
• Ability to perform precise tasks requiring 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

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life‑saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way.