Senior Phlebotomist

CSL•Walkertown, LA

About The Position

Under limited supervision, responsible for the efficient collection of plasma by performing venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform plasma collection procedures including donor set-up, venipuncture, monitoring and disconnect Evaluates vein performance and makes corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety Explains the screening process, health screening tests, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other pertinent information to the donor Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events Performs calibrations, verifies equipment maintenance, and responds to complex equipment alarms or donor issues Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system Follows all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover; alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent vocational or technical training; specialized medical or phlebotomy training preferred
Minimum of 18 months’ experience in medical or health provider environment preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to perform basic math calculations

Responsibilities

Efficient collection of plasma by performing venipuncture and monitoring the pheresis process
Follows standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform plasma collection procedures including donor set-up, venipuncture, monitoring and disconnect
Evaluates vein performance and makes corrections to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety
Explains the screening process, health screening tests, the appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other pertinent information to the donor
Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff
Uses Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events
Performs calibrations, verifies equipment maintenance, and responds to complex equipment alarms or donor issues
Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system
Follows all Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures
Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover; alerts Group Leader or Supervisor of donor flow issues