Phlebotomist 1

Octapharma•Independence, MO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing the plasmapheresis process by performing venipunctures. The Phlebotomist 1 ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and facility compliance. Key aspects of the role include maintaining a high level of customer service and a positive donor experience, managing supplies, reviewing donor identification, and ensuring donor confidentiality. The position involves setting up and preparing equipment for venipuncture and plasmapheresis, executing venipunctures and plasma collection with high quality and safety standards, and operating automated plasmapheresis machines. The Phlebotomist 1 monitors donor conditions, manages biohazard waste, performs equipment calibration and maintenance, and maintains accurate documentation. The role also involves driving training efficiencies and troubleshooting machine alarms and alerts.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent (GED).
Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance.
Maintain a high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
Stock and replenish supplies to meet production needs and maintain a clean, professional work environment.
Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOPs.
Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; label units and samples accurately.
Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, document exceptions, etc.
Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product, disconnect donors, and manage the disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment in accordance with the safety protocols.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration and maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines; remove and/or replace equipment from service as needed.
Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs, and report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly) on equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.