Phlebotomist

Overview

Job Title:

Phlebotomist

This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of donors and purity of product as a result of the plasma collection process. They monitor the donor throughout the collection process for equipment errors, donor reactions, or any unexpected events and take appropriate action. They must be capable of interpreting the results of the health history and vital signs in relation to the criteria as outlined in company procedures.

The phlebotomist is a representative of the organization interacting continuously with donors and must at all times be professional, courteous, and attentive to service provided to all donors at the site. Teamwork, respect, and courtesy are required with coworkers at all times.

Takes initiative to elevate work related skills with the goal of obtaining the Advanced Phlebotomist position. In addition to completing and maintaining the qualification of a phlebotomist, cross-training and successful qualification for plasma processing and donor screener functions is a standard expectation of the role.

• Identifies donors in accordance with SOPs.
• Greets donor in a courteous and professional manner.
• Sets up and readies the collection device appropriately.
• Performs arm scrub correctly to ensure donor safety and product purity.
• Verifies the label set printed clearly, legible, and properly aligned.
• Labels the collection bottle as defined in ADMA SOPs.
• Collects and labels required samples at the donor bedside.
• Inspects soft goods prior to use to confirm there is no breakage, kinks in the line, contamination, or particles in anticoagulant or saline.
• Performs quality control of area equipment.
• Operates the automated collection equipment in accordance with ADMA SOPs and manufacturer’s instructions.

• Ability to understand and interpret government regulations and customer specifications.
• Able to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Computer proficient with intermediate skills in office programs.

• Physically arranges cases and samples in the freezer to ensure it remains organized for ease of retrieval.
• Performs quality control of equipment used in the processing and packing areas.
• Obtains any back-up samples as required for the laboratory or customers.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• Assists with administrative duties to support Donor Center initiatives as assigned.
• Attends scheduled staff training and staff meetings.
• Additional duties as related to the needs of the business can be assigned by management as deemed necessary.
• Monitors donors for any signs of reaction before, during and after plasmapheresis.
• Accurately documents collection issues in the applicable center system and in accordance with center SOP.
• Disconnects the donor from automated collection equipment and ensures donor is in good physical condition prior to release.
• Completes all documentation requirements accurately for the machine and donation software system.
• Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to immediate supervisor.

• Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a blood or plasma collection center preferred.
• Minimum of 12 months in the health field preferred or a combination of experience and education equivalent to this requirement.

• Strictly adheres to all cGMPs, ADMA SOPs and appropriate regulations.
• Annual GMP training.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment ensuring splatters, spills, and the floor are cleaned appropriately before moving to the next task.
• Ensures enough supplies are available as needed.
• Disinfects the bed thoroughly between each donor.
• Taches the donor to use the self-administered questionnaire and assist as needed.
• Performs donor arm checks.
• Determines donor vital signs and weight and properly records results in applicable donor center system.
• Determines donor suitability by reviewing donor responses to questionnaire and confirming the donor has provided the correct answers to donor suitability questions.
• Defers donors based on knowledge of donor acceptance and deferral criteria.
• Explains deferrals and associated time frames to donors.

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