Phlebotomist

Role Summary

Phlebotomist. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of donors and purity of product during the plasma collection process, monitoring donors for equipment errors, reactions, or unexpected events, and maintaining product integrity and proper storage in accordance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up automated collection instruments and monitor donors through the collection process.
• Disconnect donors from automated instruments and manage Level 1 donor reactions.
• Ensure product integrity of plasma units and associated samples; dispose of products as required and collect appropriate samples while ensuring proper freezing and storage.
• Stage units for shipment and samples for testing; physically arrange samples and cases in the freezer to maintain organization.
• Represent the organization professionally, courteously, and attentively with all donors; maintain teamwork, respect, and courtesy with coworkers.
• Cross-train and qualify for additional functions such as plasma processing and donor screener; pursue advancement toward Advanced Phlebotomist.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of interpreting health history and vital signs in relation to company procedures.
• Complete and maintain phlebotomy qualification; cross-training and successful qualification for plasma processing and donor screener functions is expected.

Skills

• Phlebotomy techniques
• Donor screening and safety monitoring
• Sample collection, labeling, and storage procedures
• Professional communication and customer service
• Teamwork and collaboration in a regulated environment

Education

• Not specified

Additional Requirements

• Professional interaction with donors; maintain confidentiality and comply with procedures.