Plasmapheresis Phlebotomist I — Patient Care & Tech Ops

Octapharma Plasma, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Dental and vision

HSA

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a plasmapheresis technician to perform venipunctures and operate plasmapheresis equipment in a high-standard, compliant facility. You will ensure donor safety, maintain equipment, and document procedures in a fast-paced blood plasma environment.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, quality control, and customer service to deliver a positive donor experience and maintain production standards across shifts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Execute the plasmapheresis process by performing venipunctures.
• 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

Follow protocols

Basic computer skills

Documentation

Reading comprehension

Fast-paced environment

Venipuncture

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is seeking a plasmapheresis technician to perform venipunctures and operate plasmapheresis equipment in a high-standard, compliant facility. You will ensure donor safety, maintain equipment, and document procedures in a fast-paced blood plasma environment.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to SOPs, quality control, and customer service to deliver a positive donor experience and maintain production standards across shifts.