Phlebotomist 2

About This Role

This role is responsible for performing venipunctures to execute the plasmapheresis process, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high production standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 ensure facility compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, stock adequate supplies, report all unsafe situations and conditions to management, and perform First-In-First-Out inventory tasks.
• Review and confirm donor identification, monitor donor conditions, and uphold donor confidentiality to ensure safety, comfort, and product quality.
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; maintain proper collection ratios and accurately label units and samples.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Operate automated plasmapheresis machines, respond to alarms, troubleshoot alerts, document exceptions, and manage donor adverse events.
• Disconnect donors and manage biohazard waste disposal between procedures, including cleaning spills and handling contaminated equipment in accordance with the safety protocols.
• Perform calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines and remove and/or replace equipment from service, if needed.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs.
• Mentor and train team members as a Designated Trainer, driving training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience