Phlebotomist I — Plasma Donation Specialist

Octapharma Plasma; Forestville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

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

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma is actively expanding and seeks a Plasma Center Technician to support venipuncture and plasmapheresis while ensuring donor safety and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to a clean, professional environment and deliver excellent donor service across our centers.

Join a team dedicated to quality, patient impact, and continuous training. The role offers formal training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the U.S. network of donation centers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent is preferred.
• Must have completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
• Strong customer service skills required and ability to follow written/verbal protocol.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Able to make accurate and complete documentation.
• Able to read and interpret safety regulations/procedures.
• Ability to read/write/understand English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations to maintain high production standards and facility compliance.
• Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and professional environment.
• Reviews donor identification and maintains confidentiality per SOPs.
• Sets up and prepares all equipment for venipuncture and plasmapheresis.
• Labels and ensures units and samples are labeled accurately.
• Executes venipunctures and plasma collection with high quality and safety.
• Operates plasmapheresis machines and responds to alarms and alerts.
• Monitors donor conditions for comfort, safety, and plasma quality.
• Maintains donor safety and product quality ratios.
• Disconnects donor and handles disposal of biohazardous waste per safety protocols.
• Performs calibration/maintenance of machines and replaces equipment when needed.
• Reports unsafe situations to management and maintains inventory.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Documentation

Computer basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State certification/licensing (as required)

Tools

Automated plasmapheresis machines

Venipuncture equipment

Calibration/maintenance tools

Job description

Octapharma Plasma is actively expanding and seeks a Plasma Center Technician to support venipuncture and plasmapheresis while ensuring donor safety and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to a clean, professional environment and deliver excellent donor service across our centers.

Join a team dedicated to quality, patient impact, and continuous training. The role offers formal training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within the U.S. network of donation centers.