Phlebotomist (Bilingual, Spanish & English)

CSL Plasma•McAllen, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This role involves performing all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, monitoring, and disconnect. The phlebotomist will also educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products, explain the screening process, and answer donor questions accurately and professionally. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all safety regulations, and ensuring the accurate recording of donor data are also key responsibilities. The position requires alertness to donor reactions and the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have successfully completed the CSL Plasma DST training (for internal CSL Employees).
Minimum of 6 months’ experience as a phlebotomist (for external candidates).
Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications.
Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions.
Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.
Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a phlebotomist is preferable.
Minimum twelve (12) months of experience in a medical or health care environment preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect in compliance with SOPs.
Performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process in compliance with SOPs and FDA guidelines.
Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety.
Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor.
Educates new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma, explains the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor.
Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally.
Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff.
Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events.
Performs calibrations and verifies that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs.
Responds to and resolves complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
Troubleshoots equipment failures.
Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service.
Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover.
Alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues.
Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center if applicable.
Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
Promotes safety in all actions.
Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
May be cross trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.