Phlebotomist

Responsibilities Perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set‑up, monitoring, and disconnect. Perform venipuncture on donors to begin the pheresis process in compliance with SOPs and FDA guidelines. Evaluate 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, screening processes, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and any other pertinent information. Maintain alertness to donor reactions and assist or notify appropriate staff. Use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents such as machine alerts, volume variances, and donor adverse events. Perform calibrations, verify maintenance, and respond to complex equipment alarms or donor issues. Troubleshoot equipment failures and create incident documentation, removing or replacing equipment as needed. Monitor donor flow to assure continuous turnover and alert leadership of any issues. Collect arm or whole blood samples from donors for testing. Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system per SOPs. Understand policies for hyper‑immune programs if applicable. Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure sufficient supplies and forms are available. Follow HSE, OSHA policies and promote safety. Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information. May be cross‑trained in other areas to meet business needs. Bilingual skills may be required based on organizational discretion. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience Internal CSL employees: must have completed the CSL Plasma DST training. External candidates: minimum 6 months’ experience as a phlebotomist; one year preferred. Minimum twelve (12) months in a medical or health‑care environment preferred, or equivalent education and experience. Working Conditions Complete routine forms or conduct oral communications. Understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions. See and speak with customers and observe equipment operation. Stand and walk up to 100% of the time. Reach, bend, kneel and maintain high manual dexterity. Lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally. Fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions. Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and blood‑borne pathogens. Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required. Work overtime and extended hours to support operational needs. Compensation The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $18.68/hour – $20.39/hour. Pay within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other factors. Equal Opportunity Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin or other legally protected classifications. 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