Phlebotomist (Evergreen)

Responsibilities Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). In compliance with SOPs, perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set‑up, donor monitoring, and donor disconnect. In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, perform venipuncture on donors to begin the pheresis process. Evaluate vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; make necessary corrections to expedite donation time, ensure product quality and donor safety, and keep the process positive for the donor. Educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma; explain the screening process, health screening tests performed, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition, and any other pertinent information; answer donor questions accurately and professionally. Maintain alertness to any reactions by donors, assist with reactions, or notify appropriate staff. Use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts, alarms, volume variances, and donor adverse events. Perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs; respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues. Troubleshoot equipment failures; create incident documentation, remove and/or replace equipment from service. Monitor donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover; alert Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues. Collect arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing. Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs. Understand policies and procedures associated with hyper‑immune programs at the center, if applicable. Maintain a clean, efficient work environment; ensure sufficient supplies and forms are available; follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures; promote safety in all actions. Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information. May 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 the needs of the business. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For Centers located in CA, the following experience is also required: 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. Expected base pay for this position at hiring is $21.34 per hour – $29.88 per hour. Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable. 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 CSL