Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to collect plasma from donors by venipuncture, monitor the pheresis process and follow SOPs.

You will set up donors, monitor during donation, document data in the donor information system, ensure donor safety, and maintain a clean, compliant center environment while adhering to OSHA and HSE policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CSL Plasma DST training completed (internal).
• External candidates must have at least 6 months' experience as a phlebotomist; 1 year in a medical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
• Performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process in accordance with FDA guidelines.
• Evaluates vein performance and makes adjustments to expeditethe donation time and ensure donor safety.
• Educates new donors on the use of plasma products and screening processes; answers donor questions timely and professionally.
• Monitors donors for reactions and assists or notifies staff as needed.
• Uses PDA to record incidents during pheresis, including alarms and adverse events.
• Performs calibrations and verifies maintenance per SOPs; responds to equipment alarms as needed.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and documents incidents.
• Monitors donor flow and escalates issues to supervision as needed.
• Collects arm or whole blood samples for testing and records donor data in the system.
• Maintains a clean, compliant work environment and adheres to HSE/OSHA policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Donor care

PDA data entry

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performingvenipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

1. In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
2. In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
3. Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.
4. May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma. Explains the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
5. Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
6. Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
7. Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
8. Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
9. Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Alerts Group Leader of Supervisor of donor flow issues.
10. Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
11. Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
12. Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
13. Maintains 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. Promotes safety in all actions.
14. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
15. May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
16. Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
17. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Internal CSL Employees Applicants must have successfully completed the CSL Plasma DST training. External candidates must have a minimum of 6 months' experience as a phlebotomist; one year of experience is preferable. Minimum twelve (12) months of experience in a medical or health care environment preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions (physical & mental requirements)

• Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications
• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
• Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
• Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
• Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
• Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin orother legally protected classifications.