Phlebotomist I

Octapharma • Chicago, IL

389d • $31,907 - $53,102

About The Position

The Phlebotomist I position at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. is a full-time role focused on ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while providing excellent customer service to donors. The role involves performing blood sampling and plasma collection, maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work environment, and operating automated plasmapheresis machines. This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in the medical field and offers opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
• Minimum three (3) months' experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions required.
• Ability to perform venipunctures required.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP).
• Maintain high level of customer service and positive donor experience.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment.
• Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality.
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedure.
• Label and ensure each unit and samples are labeled 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.
• Monitor donor conditions, ensuring donor comfort, safety, and quality of plasma product.
• Disconnect the donor and handle the disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminated equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintain/stocks adequate inventory and replenish supplies on plasma carts.
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely on equipment.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED