Phlebotomist

CSL; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL is seeking an experienced donor services professional to perform pheresis procedures and plasma collection. You will prepare donors, monitor the pheresis process, and ensure adherence to SOPs and FDA guidelines.

The role includes donor education, data recording, and responding to any donor reactions. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 12 months in a medical setting, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and patient service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect plasma from donors by venipuncture and monitor the pheresis process per SOPs.
• Set up donors, monitor during pheresis, and disconnect after collection.
• Perform venipuncture for pheresis in compliance with FDA guidelines.
• Evaluate donor vein performance and adjust to ensure quality and safety.
• Educate new donors on the donation process and center policies as needed.
• Monitor for donor reactions and assist or escalate as required.
• Record incidents and donor data using the PDA and electronic systems.
• Calibrate equipment and respond to alarms or issues per SOPs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and ensure supplies are available.

Skills

Venipuncture

Pheresis procedure

SOP compliance

Donor monitoring

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PDA usage

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.