Phlebotomist 2

Octapharma•Waco, TX

About The Position

This role is responsible for executing the plasmapheresis process by performing venipunctures. This is What You’ll Do • 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 cleanliness and organization of work areas, stock adequate supplies, report all unsafe situations and conditions to management, and perform First-In-First-Out inventory tasks • Review and confirm donor identification, monitor donor conditions, and uphold donor confidentiality to ensure safety, comfort, and product quality. • Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; maintain proper collection ratios and accurately label units and samples. • Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. • Operate automated plasmapheresis machines, respond to alarms, troubleshoot alerts, document exceptions, and manage donor adverse events. • Disconnect donors and manage biohazard waste disposal between procedures, including cleaning spills and handling contaminated equipment in accordance with the safety protocols. • Perform calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines and remove and/or replace equipment from service, if needed. • Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs. • Mentor and train team members as a Designated Trainer, driving training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance. • Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely on equipment. • Partner with Quality Assurance on donor floor performance, including favorable performance observations, CAPA implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties independently.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
Ability to make accurate and complete documentation.
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals required.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to work flexible hours and extended shifts on a frequent basis required.
Ability to perform venipuncture.

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 cleanliness and organization of work areas, stock adequate supplies, report all unsafe situations and conditions to management, and perform First-In-First-Out inventory tasks
Review and confirm donor identification, monitor donor conditions, and uphold donor confidentiality to ensure safety, comfort, and product quality.
Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure; maintain proper collection ratios and accurately label units and samples.
Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
Operate automated plasmapheresis machines, respond to alarms, troubleshoot alerts, document exceptions, and manage donor adverse events.
Disconnect donors and manage biohazard waste disposal between procedures, including cleaning spills and handling contaminated equipment in accordance with the safety protocols.
Perform calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines and remove and/or replace equipment from service, if needed.
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including Plasmapheresis Machine Logs.
Mentor and train team members as a Designated Trainer, driving training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely on equipment.
Partner with Quality Assurance on donor floor performance, including favorable performance observations, CAPA implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.