Lead Phlebotomist

Role Summary

Lead Phlebotomist responsible for donor plasmapheresis, ensuring donor safety, machine performance, and regulatory compliance in a plasma center. The role includes donor suitability assessment, operation of automated plasmapheresis machines, equipment maintenance, documentation, and maintaining donor confidentiality. Location: Sumter, SC.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture.
• Responds to and assists with handling donor reactions in accordance with guidelines.
• Monitors donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Sets up, disconnects and operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all autopheresis troubleshooting displays, documentation of exceptions, etc.
• Ensures the proper calibration and maintenance of autopheresis machines and associated equipment. May be trained to repair plasma equipment.
• Disconnects and disposes of all contaminated disposable equipment.
• Ensures proper cleaning of equipment and work area between donors.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of production records.
• Ensures donor confidentiality.
• Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation.
• Learns and maintains thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, FDA-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures.
• Reports unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.
• Cross trains and works in other areas to ensure efficient center operations.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or GED; obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
• Experience: Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Education

• High School diploma or GED. Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.

Additional Requirements

• Occupational Demands: Work is performed in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids and potential exposure to infectious organisms; requires PPE such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear. Standing 6–8 hours per day; bending and twisting of neck and waist; frequent hand movements; ability to lift up to 50 lbs; hearing and vision requirements; ability to follow oral or written instructions and communicate effectively.