Phlebotomist (Evergreen)

CSL Plasma•Fairfield, CA

14h

About The Position

The Phlebotomist efficiently and effectively collects plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process, and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, and applicable safety policies. The role performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure, including donor setup, monitoring, and disconnect, and helps ensure product quality, donor safety, and a positive donor experience. The position may involve educating new donors about plasma-derived therapeutic products and the donation process, including screening, health tests, appointments, fees, center policies, and nutrition. The Phlebotomist records process incidents and donor information, responds to donor reactions and equipment alarms, troubleshoots equipment, and maintains supplies and a clean work environment. The role may include cross-training in other areas and other job-related duties as assigned. Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion. Local legal or educational requirements may result in different qualifications or responsibilities. This is a non-exempt position. CSL Plasma operates a large plasma donation network, and collected plasma is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies. CSL describes inclusion and belonging as central to its mission and is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits information is available at the company’s benefits website.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For California centers, persons performing automated plasmapheresis procedures must be state-certified at minimum as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or be a current Registered Nurse by the State of California.
Follow applicable local legal and educational requirements where specified.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 months of experience in a medical or health care environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
Bilingual skills may be required at the organization’s discretion to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Collect plasma from donors by performing venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process in accordance with SOPs.
Perform donor setup, monitoring, and disconnect as part of the pheresis procedure.
Perform venipuncture in compliance with SOPs and FDA guidelines.
Evaluate donor vein performance, make necessary corrections, and adjust the donation process to support efficient donation, product quality, donor safety, and a positive donor experience.
May educate new donors about plasma-derived therapeutic products and explain screening, health tests, appointments, donation fees, center policies, nutrition, and other relevant information; answer donor questions promptly and professionally.
Watch for donor reactions and assist with them or notify appropriate staff.
Use a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record pheresis incidents, including machine alerts and alarms, volume variances, and donor adverse events.
Perform calibrations and verify maintenance according to SOPs; respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
Troubleshoot equipment failures, document incidents, and remove or replace equipment from service.
Monitor donor flow and alert the Group Leader or Supervisor to donor flow issues.
Collect arm or whole-blood samples from donors for testing.
Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system according to SOPs.
Understand procedures associated with hyper-immune programs at the center, if applicable.
Maintain a clean and efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available.
Follow HSE and OSHA policies and procedures and promote safety.
Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
May cross-train in other areas to meet business needs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.