Phlebotomist III

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Audubon (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Formal training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Paid time off

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a donor floor operator at our New Jersey center. You will perform venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures, monitor donor safety, and ensure compliant, clean, and courteous service at all times.

We require a high school diploma (GED accepted) and at least 3 months in a medical setting. You must be able to read and follow protocols, maintain documentation, and work varied shifts including evenings and weekends. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to perform venipunctures.
• Ability to speak, read, write English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal protocol.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP).
• Maintain high level of customer service and donor experience.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and environment.
• Review donor identification and confidentiality per SOPs.
• Set up and prepare equipment for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures.
• Label units and samples accurately; perform venipunctures and plasma collection.
• Operate plasmapheresis machines; monitor alarms and donor safety.
• Monitor donor conditions and ensure safety and product quality.
• Coordinate QA on donor floor performance and improvement initiatives.
• Assist with inventory, training, and FIFO procedures.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Documentation

Collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

NexSys Technician

QA-Backup

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

The expected base pay for this position is $23.72 - $31.63 - $39.53. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.

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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