Phlebotomist

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Want to expand your career‑development potential, your ability to help donors and patients, and your access to professional opportunities? We’re growing fast. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a Phlebotomist 1.

• Ensure total operation compliance with state and federal regulations (e.g., FDA approved SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, GMP) to maintain the highest production standards.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area to ensure a professional and sterile environment.
• Review and confirm donor identification and maintain donor confidentiality per SOPs.
• Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures.
• Label each unit and sample accurately.
• Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines, respond to all machine alarms and alerts, manage donor adverse events, and document exceptions.
• Monitor donor conditions and employ techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and product quality.
• Administer proper ratio of blood to product to ensure donor safety and product quality.
• Disconnect donor and manage disposal of biohazard waste and contaminated equipment per safety protocols, including cleaning spills and proper waste disposition.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated machines; remove or replace equipment from service if needed.
• Maintain accurate, thorough documentation of necessary records, including machine logs.
• Report all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
• Maintain and replenish adequate inventory and supplies on plasma carts.
• Drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms/alerts and perform routine QCs on equipment.
• Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Any state‑specific certification or licensing as required.
• Minimum 3 months experience in a medical or health‑care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Completed documentation of training appropriate for duties prior to independent operation.
• Strong customer‑service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocols.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to produce accurate, complete documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations and procedure manuals.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast‑paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with schedule).
• Availability to work day‑time and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Ability to perform venipuncture.
• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
• Ability to utilize all required personal protective equipment.
• Occupational exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Ability to view a video display terminal