Phlebotomist

Job Responsibilities

• In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set‑up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
• In compliance with SOPs and FDA guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
• Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures a positive experience for the donor.
• Might educate new donors on therapeutic products made from donated plasma, explaining the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and other pertinent information. Answers all donor questions promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintains alertness to any donor reaction and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
• Uses a PDA to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts, volume variances, and donor adverse events.
• Performs calibrations and verifies that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Responds to and resolves complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures, creates incident documentation, and removes or replaces equipment from service.
• Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover; alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
• Ensures accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
• Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper‑immune programs at the center, if applicable.
• Maintains a clean, efficient work environment, ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available, and follows all HSE and OSHA policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions.
• Maintains 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.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Internal CSL employees:
  Applicants must have successfully completed the CSL Plasma DST training.
• External candidates:
  Must have a minimum of six months’ experience as a phlebotomist; one year of experience is preferable.
• Minimum twelve (12) months of experience in a medical or health‑care environment.

• Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications.
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• 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 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin, or other legally protected classifications.

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