Phlebotomist (Bilingual - English/Spanish)

Responsibilities Perform efficient and effective plasma collection from donors by venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conduct all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set‑up, monitoring, and disconnect, in compliance with SOPs. Perform venipuncture in accordance with SOPs and FDA guidelines to initiate the pheresis process. Evaluate donor vein performance, make necessary corrections to expedite donation, and ensure product quality and donor safety. Educate new donors on therapeutic products made from donated plasma, explaining the screening process, health tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and any other relevant information; answer donor questions promptly and professionally. Maintain alertness to donor reactions, assist with reactions, or notify appropriate staff. Use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents during the pheresis process, including machine alerts, alarms, volume variances, and donor adverse events. Perform calibrations and verify maintenance as outlined in SOPs; respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues. Troubleshoot equipment failures; create incident documentation and remove or replace equipment from service as needed. Monitor donor flow on the donor floor to ensure continuous turnover; alert the Group Leader or Supervisor of any donor flow issues. Collect arm samples or whole‑blood samples from donors for testing. Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs. Understand policies and procedures related to hyper‑immune programs, if applicable. Maintain a clean and efficient work environment and ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available; follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and promote safety in all actions. Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information. Be cross‑trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business. Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet business needs. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum twelve (12) months of experience in a medical or health‑care environment preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. City of California Specific Requirements Persons performing automated plasmapheresis procedures must be at a minimum state certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I. Current Registered Nurse by the State of California. Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr