Phlebotomist I – Plasmapheresis & Donor Care Tech

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Wellness program

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Antioch, TN is seeking a Plasma Center Technician to execute plasmapheresis and perform venipuncture. You will set up equipment, monitor donor safety, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3 months' healthcare experience, strong customer service, and flexibility to daytime/evening shifts; formal training is provided with emphasis on safety and quality of plasma products.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 3 months' experience in a medical or health care environment preferred.
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
• Stock and replenish supplies to meet production needs and maintain a clean, professional work environment.
• Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOPs.
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; label units and samples 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 quality of product, disconnect donors, and manage the disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment in accordance with the safety protocols.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines; remove and/or replace equipment from service as needed.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs, and report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly) on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Documentation

Attention to safety

Team collaboration

Venipuncture

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Plasmapheresis machines

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. in Antioch, TN is seeking a Plasma Center Technician to execute plasmapheresis and perform venipuncture. You will set up equipment, monitor donor safety, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3 months' healthcare experience, strong customer service, and flexibility to daytime/evening shifts; formal training is provided with emphasis on safety and quality of plasma products.