Phlebotomist

Role Summary

Phlebotomist role based in Charlotte, NC. You will assist in donor screening and suitability, establish rapport with donors to maintain comfort and confidentiality, respond to donor reactions, monitor donors and equipment to ensure donor health and product quality, and set up, disconnect, and operate automated plasmapheresis machines. You will also handle disposal of contaminated disposable equipment and support donors throughout their visit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the suitability of donors.
• Establish rapport with donors to ensure overall customer happiness while ensuring donor confidentiality.
• Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
• Monitor donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Set up, disconnects, and operates the automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Disconnects and disposes of all contaminated disposable equipment.

Qualifications

• Required: Superior customer service standards
• Required: High School diploma or GED
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Required: An interest in making a difference in the world
• Required: Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable

Additional Requirements

• Work is performed in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids and potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment.
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while working in a plasma freezer.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear.
• Work is performed standing for 6 to 8 hours per day.
• Bending and twisting neck and waist for 1-2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists; ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequent foot movement; may infrequently squat, crouch or sit on one's heels.
• May walk up to 6-8 hours per day.
• Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs.
• May reach below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity essential.
• Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
• Able to comprehend and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks; able to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences; must perform within the guidance of both oral or written instructions.
• Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.