Phlebotomist Job at New Mexico Staffing in Gallup

Job Opportunity at Kedrion Biopharma & KEDPLASMA

KEDPLASMA offers a friendly and rewarding working environment with frequent opportunities for cross-training and advancement. This position requires performing venipuncture on donors for plasmapheresis and is primarily responsible for the safety and care of the donor during the plasmapheresis process under the direction of the Center Manager. Operates within the scope of EU Guidance on Good Manufacturing Practice and FDA cGMP 21CFR.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Self-introduction to donors prior to phlebotomy and understand their health requirements.
• Performs Haemonetics Autopheresis setup and programming with understanding of alarm signals during operation, shut down, and in the event of power failure.
• Performs phlebotomy procedures in accordance with SOPs, to include arm preparations, collection volumes, restarts, and cell loss procedures.
• Monitors the safety and care of the donor during the plasmapheresis process.
• Maintains alertness for donor reactions and assists with reactions and notifies appropriate Medical Staff, as needed.
• Performs test sample collection and identification, including NAT testing protocols.
• Maintains equipment calibration, standardization, and cleaning schedules according to SOPs.
• Reports damaged/faulty equipment to management/supervisor.
• Ensures the donor floor is properly stocked with supplies and soft goods.
• Provides a high level of customer service and strives to meet all production goals.
• Performs prompt and competent response to donor complaints, reactions, or deferrals.
• Ensures accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
• Facilitates donor flow throughout the plasma collection center with a sense of urgency, minimizing wait time by working carefully and efficiently.
• Follows all SOPs and regulatory policies and procedures, including the employee handbook.
• Responsible for remaining current on SOPs changes.
• Follows all Health Safety & Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
• Explains plasma collection center policies & rules, educates new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from plasma, donation process, tests performed, proper nutrition, donor fee structure, bonuses, center promotions, and any other information pertinent to the donor.
• Prepares plasma collection center for audits by maintaining a clean, efficient work environment and ensuring sufficient operating supplies.
• Maintains data integrity and confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and plasma collection center information.

Additionally, the candidate must:

• Execute all terms and conditions set forth in the KEDPLASMA Employee Handbook.
• Work in a safety-conscious manner ensuring safe work practices.
• Comply with company Global Code of Conduct and company's policies and procedures and all applicable regulations.
• Maintain a dependable attendance record and adhere to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and meetings in a timely manner.
• Cooperate with department personnel, as well as other center staff to ensure services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the donors.
• Meet with supervisor/manager on a regular basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving services.
• Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to work schedules in completing and performing assigned tasks.
• Promote KEDRION Values: Together as One; Care; Integrity; Sustainable Impact; and Courage.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment.
• Interact in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with donors, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and caring environment.
• Perform any miscellaneous duties or work assignments, as required.

Primary contacts include center management, donors, employees, auditors, inspectors, vendors, corporate staff, and visitors.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Phlebotomist Certification preferred (required in California).
• Minimum of one-year Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Minimum 24 months experience for Phlebotomist II required.

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