Phlebotomist
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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 set‑up, donor monitoring, and donor disconnect.
- In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin the pheresis process.
- Evaluates vein performance of donors to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures the donation process is efficient and makes adjustments to provide a positive experience for the donor.
- Educates new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. Explains the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and any other pertinent information. Ensures all donor questions are answered promptly, accurately, and professionally.
- Maintains alertness to any donor reactions and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
- Uses a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts, alarms, volume variances, and donor adverse events.
- Performs calibrations and verifies that maintenance has been performed 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 and alerts the 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 the policies and procedures associated with hyper‑immune programs at the center, if applicable.
- Maintains a clean, efficient work environment and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures, promoting safety in all actions.
- 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 business needs.
- Performs 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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- For centers located in California, the following experience is also required:
- Persons performing automated plasmapheresis procedures must be at a minimum state certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, or
- Current registered nurse by the State of California.
Our Benefits
CSL offers the following benefits for this full‑time position: options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage; company‑provided basic life insurance and short‑ and long‑term disability; the option to participate in CSL’s 401(k) savings program; paid time off (PTO) for use in connection with vacations, illness, and other personal business; and paid observed holidays as designated by the company. For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit 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. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL Behring, a global biotherapeutics business and a member of CSL. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL Behring for the manufacture of lifesaving plasma‑derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people.
Inclusion & Belonging
At CSL, inclusion and belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more about inclusion and belonging here.
Seniority level
Not applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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