Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is hiring: Phlebotomist 1 in Springfield

Overview

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We’re growing fast and offer learning and career development opportunities throughout our donation centers. If you love to learn, enjoy helping people, and want to contribute to donors and patients, consider joining us as a Phlebotomist 1.

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What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Executes 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.
• Monitors donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
• Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product.
• Disconnects donor and manages disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines and replaces equipment as needed.
• Maintains accurate documentation, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs.
• Reports unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintains/stocks adequate inventory and replenishes supplies on plasma carts.
• Drives training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance; troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform routine quality checks on equipment.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned and maintains a high level of customer service and donor experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• State-specific certification or licensing as required.
• Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or healthcare environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Completed training documentation appropriate for duties prior to performing duties independently.
• Strong customer service and effective communication skills required.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to document accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations and operating manuals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions; reliable attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.
• Ability to perform venipuncture.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods; lift up to 35 pounds; bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Ability to use PPE and perform tasks in an environment with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Ability to view computer screens for extended periods and work in cold environments as required.

About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

We operate donation centers across the U.S. and are committed to teamwork, compassion, and expertise in delivering life-saving medicines through plasma donations. We are growing and offer opportunities to learn and advance within the company.

Interested? Learn more and apply at: octapharmaplasma.com

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