Phlebotomists

Job Description
Position range in Missouri$36k - $45kPer year Phlebotomist (Evergreen)CSL PlasmaOccupation:
PhlebotomistsLocation:
Kansas City, MO - 64125Positions available:
1Job #:
R-(phone number removed)Posted:
5/30/2024Source:
CSL PlasmaSite:
(url removed)
Job Description
Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
- In compliance with SOPs and Food &
Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process.
- Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems;
makes necessary corrections in order 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.
- May educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma.
- Explains the screening process, the health screening tests performed, the 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.
- Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs.
- Required to respond to and resolve 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 of 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) andOccupational 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.
Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- For Centers located in CA the following experience is also required:
Persons performing automated plasmapheresis procedures must be at a minimum state certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, OR Current Registered Nurse by the State of California.
- Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.
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