Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Job Description:
- 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 Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
- Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma.
- Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
- Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process.
- Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs.
- Troubleshoots equipment failures.
- Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover.
- Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
- Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system.
- Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
- Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
- 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.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- Internal CSL Employees/Applicants must have successfully completed the CSL Plasma Phlebotomy training.
- External candidates must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a phlebotomist, one year of experience is preferable.
- Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working Conditions:
- 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 to 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.
Our Benefits: For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
About CSL Plasma: CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma collection networks, with over 350 plasma collection centers in the U.S., Europe and China.
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