Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy, Full Time

Job Category: Plasma Operations

Job Family: Plasma Center Operations

Job Type: Full Time
Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

1. In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
2. In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
3. Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Explains the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. 6 Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.

Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.

1. Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
2. Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. 10 Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.

1. Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
2. Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.

Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. 16 Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Internal CSL Employees Applicants must have successfully completed the CSL Plasma DST training.
External candidates must have a minimum of 6 months' experience as a phlebotomist; Minimum twelve (12) months of experience in a medical or health care environment preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas
Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs

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 Plasma operates one of the world's largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.

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