Phlebotomist

CSL Plasma; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma in Round Rock, TX is seeking staff to perform plasma collection via pheresis, including donor setup, monitoring and disconnect. You will perform venipuncture per SOPs and FDA guidelines, ensuring donor safety and product quality.

Responsibilities include donor education, reaction monitoring, data recording in the donor information system, equipment troubleshooting, and maintaining a clean, compliant work area. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have medical or health care experience.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a medical/health care environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual skills may be required, at the organization's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Perform pheresis and plasma collection with donor setup, monitoring and disconnect.
• Venipuncture per SOPs and FDA guidelines to begin pheresis.
• Evaluate vein performance; adjust processes to ensure donor safety and product quality.
• Educate new donors on donation process and related products; answer questions.
• Monitor donors for reactions and assist or notify staff as needed.
• Record incidents and donor data in the electronic donor information system.
• Troubleshoot equipment; resolve alarms or issues per SOPs.
• Maintain clean work environment and ensure sufficient supplies.
• Adhere to HSE and OSHA policies; maintain confidentiality.
• May be cross-trained in other areas and work overtime when needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Pheresis procedure

SOP compliance

FDA guidelines

Donor safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDA

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:

• 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 pheresis process.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
• 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.
• 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.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
• Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Alerts Group Leader of Supervisor of donor flow issues.
• Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
• Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
• 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.
• 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 the needs of the business.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

ExperienceInternal 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 environmentpreferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions (physical & mental requirements)

Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communicationsAbility to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructionsMust be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of timeReach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterityOccasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 poundsFast paced environment with frequent interruptionsFrequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens.Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areasRequired 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.