Phlebotomist

Role Summary

This phlebotomist position is responsible for ensuring the safety of donors and purity of product during the plasma collection process. The role involves monitoring donors throughout collection for equipment issues, donor reactions, or unexpected events and taking appropriate action. The phlebotomist interprets health history and vital signs according to company procedures, prepares collection instruments, monitors the process, and ensures proper storage and labeling of samples and products.

Responsibilities

• Identifies donors in accordance with SOPs.
• Greets donors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Sets up and readies the collection device; performs arm scrub to ensure donor safety and product purity.
• Verifies labels are clear and correctly aligned; labels collection bottles as defined in SOPs.
• Collects and labels required samples at the donor bedside.
• Inspects equipment and materials for integrity and contamination; performs quality control of area equipment.
• Operates automated collection equipment in accordance with SOPs and manufacturer instructions.

Qualifications

• Required: Ability to understand and interpret government regulations and customer specifications; able to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment; computer proficiency with intermediate office skills.
• Preferred: Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a blood or plasma collection center; minimum 12 months in the health field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Skills

• Donor interaction and customer service
• Attention to detail and accuracy in labeling and documentation
• Quality control and equipment operation
• Compliance with cGMPs and SOPs

Education

• Not specified in the source