Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist 3

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

• Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance.
• Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Reviews and confirms donor identification and maintains donor confidentiality per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure.
• Labels and ensures each unit and samples are labeled accurately.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Operates 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.
• Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and to quality of product.
• Disconnects donors and handles the disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminated equipment, including cleaning spills and following safety protocols.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines and removes and/or replaces equipment from service, if needed.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs.
• Reports all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintains/stocks adequate inventory and replenish supplies on plasma carts.
• Responsible for mentoring junior Phlebotomists, able to drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance and is a Designated Trainer.
• Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly).
• Partners with Quality Assurance on overall Donor Floor performance (favorable performance observations, CAPA implementations and continuous improvement initiatives).
• Assists with storage room organization and performs assigned tasks following the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
• Oversees the flow of donors, responsible for organizing lunch schedules, breaks, and overall schedule adherence.
• Upon completion of initial training in your functional area, train as QA-Backup and/or Nex Sys Technician and perform related duties as required by business need.

• 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.
• Must have completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
• Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Able 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, punctual, 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 venipunctures required.
• Effective communication skills required.
• Employee possesses 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.
• Utilize all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
• Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Ability to view video display terminal less than 18" away from face for extended periods.
• Ability to work in an environment with a temperature of
  -40C or colder for extended periods.
• Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Personal time

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