CA Phlebotomist I

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a donor center professional in Visalia, CA to support plasmapheresis procedures and donor care. Duties include preparing equipment, performing venipunctures, and ensuring compliance with FDA, OSHA and GMP standards.

The role emphasizes patient and donor safety, accurate documentation, and maintaining a clean, efficient center. Excellent customer service and teamwork are required, with daytime/evening shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have completed training appropriate for duties
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal protocol
• Basic computer knowledge and documentation skills
• Must read/interpret safety regulations and procedures
• English reading/writing/listening proficiency required
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation complies with state and federal regulations (FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP)
• Maintain high level of customer service and donor experience
• Keep work area clean and professional
• Verify donor ID and maintain confidentiality per SOPs
• Set up equipment and supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis
• Label units and samples accurately
• Perform venipunctures and plasma collection safely
• Operate plasmapheresis machines and respond to alarms
• Monitor donor condition and ensure donor safety
• Maintain donor-product quality and safety ratios
• Dispose of biohazard waste and clean equipment
• Calibrate/maintain plasmapheresis machines regularly
• Report unsafe conditions to management
• Manage inventory and replenish supplies
• Support training efficiency and compliance
• Troubleshoot machine alarms and perform routine QC
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Documentation

English proficiency

Reading procedures

Computer basics

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

We’re growing fast.

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:

This is What You’ll Do:

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved
  Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance.
• Maintain high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Review and confirms donor identification and maintains donor confidentiality per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Set up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and
  plasmapheresis procedure.
• Label and ensures each unit and samples are labeled accurately.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all
  machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, document exceptions, etc.
• Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
• Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and to quality of product.
• Disconnect the donor and handle the disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminated
  equipment, including cleaning spills and following safety protocols.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines and removes and/or replaces equipment from service, if needed.
• Report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintain/stock adequate inventory and replenish supplies on plasma carts.
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly) on equipment.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

This is What It Takes:

• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED) required.
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
  Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent
  combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must have completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties
  independently.
• Strong customer service skills required.
  Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Able to make accurate and complete documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance
  instructions and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrates consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctual, apply full effort throughout
  shift, flexibility with assigned schedule) required.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent
  basis required.
• Ability to perform venipunctures required.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $19.47-$25.96-$32.45; however, unexpected and necessary adjustments or increases may result from Company annual salary increases, if applicable, and or fluctuations in the job market necessitating adjustments to pay ranges. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits, including parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Personal time

More About Octapharma Plasma Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

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