Senior Phlebotomist

CSL; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Vifor is seeking a plasma collection technician to perform venipuncture and monitor the pheresis process. You will set up donors, track data, and ensure safety and compliance during collection sessions.

The role requires basic math, attention to donor well-being, and adherence to SOPs and OSHA/HSE guidelines. A high school diploma with phlebotomy training is preferred, with 18 months’ relevant experience recommended.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred.
• Minimum 18 months’ experience in medical or health provider environment preferred, or equivalent education/experience.
• For Centers in NY, additional licensed/clinical requirements may apply per local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, perform venipuncture and monitor pheresis to collect plasma.
• Follow SOPs for donor setup, venipuncture, monitoring and disconnect.
• Evaluate vein performance to expedite donation time while ensuring product quality and donor safety.
• Explain screening, health tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, nutrition and related info to donors.
• Monitor donors for reactions and assist staff as needed.
• Record incidents using the PDA and document machine alerts, volume variances, and adverse events.
• Perform calibrations and respond to complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
• Ensure accurate donor data entry in the electronic donor information system.
• Follow Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and OSHA policies.
• Monitor donor flow and alert leadership to any flow issues.

Skills

Venipuncture

Pheresis procedures

Donor screening

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy training preferred

Tools

PDA device

Electronic donor information management system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, responsible for the efficient collection of plasma by performing venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform plasma collection procedures including donor set-up, venipuncture, monitoring and disconnect
• Evaluates vein performance and makes corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety
• Explains the screening process, health screening tests, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other pertinent information to the donor
• Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff
• Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events
• Performs calibrations, verifies equipment maintenance, and responds to complex equipment alarms or donor issues
• Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system
• Follows all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures
• Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover; alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational or technical training; specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred
• Minimum of 18 months’ experience in medical or health provider environment preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to perform basic math calculations For Centers located in NY the following experience is also required: persons performing automated plasma pheresis procedures shall be licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, clinical laboratory technologists, clinical lab technicians or physician assistants, or persons with at least six months' experience in collecting whole blood for transfusion. Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.