Lead Phlebotomist
About The Position
The Lead Phlebotomist works in a plasma center and supports safe, high-quality plasmapheresis operations. The role assists with assessing donor suitability before venipuncture, monitors donors and equipment, and responds to donor reactions. It operates and troubleshoots automated plasmapheresis machines, maintains equipment and work areas, documents production records, and protects donor confidentiality. The Lead Phlebotomist also builds rapport with donors, follows applicable regulations and company procedures, reports unsafe conditions, and cross-trains in other areas to support efficient center operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
- Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and perform according to oral or written instructions.
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
- Hearing acuity is essential.
- Color perception/discrimination and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.
Responsibilities
- Assist in determining whether donors are suitable to undergo plasmapheresis before venipuncture.
- Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions according to guidelines.
- Monitor donors and equipment to support donor health and product quality.
- Set up, disconnect, and operate automated plasmapheresis machines; respond to and evaluate troubleshooting displays and document exceptions.
- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of autopheresis machines and associated equipment; may be trained to repair plasma equipment.
- Disconnect and dispose of contaminated disposable equipment.
- Clean equipment and work areas between donors.
- Maintain accurate and thorough production records.
- Ensure donor confidentiality.
- Build rapport with donors to support customer satisfaction and long-term donation.
- Maintain familiarity with and comply with state and federal regulations, FDA-approved standard operating procedures, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, and internal company procedures.
- Report unsafe situations or conditions to an area lead, supervisor, or manager.
- Cross-train and work in other areas to ensure efficient center operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
