Phlebotomist III

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; 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 Inc. is growing and offers learning and career development across donation centers. The role focuses on venipuncture, plasma collection, machine operation, and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, CLIA and GMP standards while delivering strong donor service and maintaining quality plasma products. Training and mentorship are provided as part of ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read, write English clearly.
• High school diploma or GED required; state certifications may apply.
• Minimum experience in medical or health care environment preferred.
• Documentation of training completed prior to duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation compliance with state and federal regulations (FDA, OSHA, CLIA, GMP).
• Maintains high level of customer service and donor experience.
• Prepares all equipment and supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis.
• Executes venipunctures and plasma collection to high quality standards.
• Operates plasmapheresis machines and responds to alarms and events.
• Monitors donor safety and plasma product quality.
• Disposes of waste per safety protocols and maintains clean work areas.
• Performs equipment maintenance and quality control checks.
• Mentors Phlebotomist I and supports training efficiency.
• Collaborates with Quality Assurance on Donor Floor performance.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer knowledge

Venipuncture ability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

State certification/licensing as required

Job description

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

We’re growing fast.

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:

This is What You’ll Do:

• Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved
  Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production
  standards and ensure facility compliance.
• Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company
  values and culture.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Reviews and confirms donor identification and maintains donor confidentiality per Standard
  Operating Procedures.
• Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and
  plasmapheresis procedure.
• Labels and ensures each unit and samples are labeled accurately.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and
  safety.
• Operates 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.
• Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and to quality of product.
• Disconnects donors and handles the disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminated
  equipment, including cleaning spills and following safety protocols.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis
  machines and removes and/or replaces equipment from service, if needed.
• Reports all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintains/stocks adequate inventory and replenish supplies on plasma carts.
• Responsible for mentoring Phlebotomist I and may be assigned to drive training efficiencies to
  ensure timeliness and compliance and may be assigned as a Designated Trainer.
• Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as
  daily/monthly).
• Partners with Quality Assurance on overall Donor Floor performance (favorable performance
  observations, CAPA implementations and continuous improvement initiatives).
• Assists with storage room organization and performs assigned tasks following the First In, First
  Out (FIFO) method.
• Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

This is What It Takes:

• Employee must have all initial training completed, including QA-Backup and/or NexSys
  Technician.
• High school diploma, or equivalent (GED) required
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
• Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent
  combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must have completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties
  independently.
• Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Able to make accurate and complete documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance
  instructions and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctual, apply full effort throughout
  shift, flexibility with assigned schedule) required.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent
  basis required.
• Ability to perform venipunctures required.
• Employee possesses enhanced collaboration and adaptability skills.

Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for 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

More About Octapharma Plasma Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

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