Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
Job Summary
There are many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and career. Our strong growth creates learning and career development opportunities, especially at donation centers. If you love to learn, enjoy people, and have a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a Phlebotomist 1.
This Is What You’ll Do
Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and facility compliance.
Maintain a high level of customer service and a positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
Stock and replenish supplies to meet production needs and maintain a clean, professional work environment.
Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOPs.
Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures; label units and samples accurately.
Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines, including responding to and evaluating all machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, and documenting exceptions.
Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and quality of plasma product.
Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and product quality, disconnect donors, and manage the disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment per safety protocols.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines; remove or replace equipment from service as needed.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs, and report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (daily/monthly) on equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This Is What It Takes
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
Any specific certification or licensing based on state requirements.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
Ability to utilize all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Ability to view video display terminal less than 18 inches away from face for extended periods.
Ability to enter an environment with a temperature of -40°C according to SOPs.
Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills.
Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts frequently.
Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to focus and concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
Ability to navigate the office environment safely, including stairs and elevators (if applicable).
Ability to travel up to 20% via airplane and vehicle (if applicable).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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This Is What You’ll Do
Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and facility compliance.
Maintain a high level of customer service and a positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
Stock and replenish supplies to meet production needs and maintain a clean, professional work environment.
Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOPs.
Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures; label units and samples accurately.
Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines, including responding to and evaluating all machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, and documenting exceptions.
Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and quality of plasma product.
Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and product quality, disconnect donors, and manage the disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment per safety protocols.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines; remove or replace equipment from service as needed.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs, and report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (daily/monthly) on equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This Is What It Takes
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
Any specific certification or licensing based on state requirements.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five (35) pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
Ability to utilize all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Ability to view video display terminal less than 18 inches away from face for extended periods.
Ability to enter an environment with a temperature of -40°C according to SOPs.
Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills.
Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts frequently.
Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to focus and concentrate on tasks for extended periods.
Ability to navigate the office environment safely, including stairs and elevators (if applicable).
Ability to travel up to 20% via airplane and vehicle (if applicable).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. by 2x.
For the full job description, visit https://careers.octapharmaplasma.com/us/en/phlebotomist-i.
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