Plasmapheresis Phlebotomist — Donor Center

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; 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

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Personal time

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a Plasma Collection Technician to perform plasmapheresis and venipuncture, ensuring safe and compliant procedures. This role supports donor experiences, maintains equipment, and completes logs following SOPs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, healthcare exposure, and ability to travel; you will work daytime/evening shifts in a fast-paced environment and participate in comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations to maintain high production standards.
• 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 on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong customer service

Communication skills

Follow written and verbal protocol

Basic computer knowledge

Documentation accuracy

Reading safety manuals

Reliability and punctuality

Venipuncture

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a Plasma Collection Technician to perform plasmapheresis and venipuncture, ensuring safe and compliant procedures. This role supports donor experiences, maintains equipment, and completes logs following SOPs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, healthcare exposure, and ability to travel; you will work daytime/evening shifts in a fast-paced environment and participate in comprehensive benefits.