Phlebotomist - New York, United States - Care Plasma LLC

Care Plasma LLC
Care Plasma LLC
Verified Company
New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description Summary


Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, plasmapheresis machine set-up and monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor setup, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
  • In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors and perform plasmapheresis 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 donor information management system as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • 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.
  • Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Phlebotomy certification and experience in venipuncture preferred.
  • Ability to complete routine forms or conduct routine oral communications
  • Must be patient and communicate well with the donors to provide 100% customer satisfaction.
  • Must be able to setup, operate and trouble shoot the plasmapheresis equipment.
  • Perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
  • Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
  • Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Working Conditions:


  • Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks.

Pay:
$ $22.00 per hour


Healthcare setting:

  • Plasma center

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a minimum of 12 months experience in a medical environment?

Work Location:
In person
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