Phlebotomist I

Octapharma • Maplewood, MN

416d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist I position at Octapharma Plasma involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while providing excellent customer service to donors. The role focuses on the collection of plasma through venipuncture, maintaining a clean and professional work environment, and operating automated plasmapheresis machines. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about helping others and are looking for career development opportunities in a growing 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.
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties prior to performing duties independently.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• 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 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.
• Demonstrates consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, flexibility with assigned schedule) required.
• Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent basis 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.
• Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of 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.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Formal training
• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company paid holidays
• Personal time

What This Job Offers

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