Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist (Healthcare)

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, performs 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, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.

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. 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.

Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.

Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.

Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.

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. Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

California Specific Requirements Persons performing automated plasmapheresis procedures must be at a minimum state certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, OR

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