Overview
Phlebotomist / Plasma Collection role responsible for efficient collection of plasma from donors through venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process, following SOPs and FDA guidelines. Maintains donor safety and a positive donor experience.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor setup, 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 donation process is efficient and makes adjustments to create a positive donor experience.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. Explains the screening process, health screening tests performed, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
- Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
- Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
- Performs calibrations and verifies maintenance as outlined in the SOPs. Responds to and resolves complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
- Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation and removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
- Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to ensure 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 policies and procedures associated with hyperimmune programs at the center, if applicable.
- Maintains a clean, efficient work environment and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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 business needs. Bilingual skills may be required, at the organization’s discretion.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- For centers located in CA: state-certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, OR current Registered Nurse license by the State of California.
Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.
Our Benefits
CSL offers benefits for this full-time position, including health care plans (medical, dental, vision), prescription drug coverage; company-provided life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) Savings Program; Paid Time Off (PTO); and paid holidays. For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks, with over 350 centers worldwide. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL Behring, a global biotherapeutics business. Plasma collected is used for manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies. The parent company, CSL, employs thousands of people.