Phlebotomist

Role Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of donors and purity of product during the plasma collection process. The phlebotomist monitors the donor throughout the collection process for equipment errors, donor reactions, or any unexpected events and takes appropriate action when events occur. They interpret health history and vital signs in relation to criteria in company procedures. Responsibilities include setting up automated collection instruments, monitoring donors, disconnecting donors from the instrument, and managing Level 1 reactions. They ensure product integrity and proper storage, stage units for shipment and samples for testing, and organize samples in the freezer. The phlebotomist represents the organization and must be professional, courteous, and attentive to donors; teamwork and respect are required. They are expected to pursue advanced phlebotomy skills and cross-train for plasma processing and donor screener functions.

Responsibilities

• Identifies donors in accordance with SOPs.
• Greets donor in a courteous and professional manner.
• Sets up and readies the collection device appropriately.
• Performs arm scrub correctly to ensure donor safety and product purity.
• Verifies the label set printed clearly, is legible, and the alignment is correct.
• Labels the collection bottle as defined in ADMA SOPs.
• Collects and labels required samples at the donor bedside.
• Inspects the soft goods prior to use to confirm there is no breakage, kinks in the line, or contamination or particles in the anticoagulant or saline.
• Performs quality control of area equipment.
• Operates the automated collection equipment in accordance with ADMA SOPs and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Monitors donors for any signs of reaction before, during and after plasmapheresis.
• Accurately documents collection issues in the applicable center system and in accordance with center SOP.
• Disconnects the donor from automated collection equipment and ensures donor is in good physical condition prior to release.
• Completes all documentation requirements accurately and as required for the machine and donation software system.
• Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Maintains an organized and clean work environment, ensuring splatters, spills, and the floor are cleaned appropriately before moving to the next task.
• Ensures enough supplies are available as needed.
• Disinfects the bed thoroughly between each donor.
• Teaches the donor to use the self-administered questionnaire and assist as needed.
• Performs donor arm checks.
• Determines donor vital signs and weight and properly records results in applicable donor center system.
• Determines donor suitability by reviewing donor responses to questionnaire and confirming the donor has provided the correct answers to donor suitability questions.
• Defer donors based on knowledge of donor acceptance and deferral criteria.
• Explains deferrals and associated time frames to donors.
• Respects and maintains donor confidentiality regarding donor deferrals.
• Performs donor total protein readings using a refractometer and records the results in applicable donor center system.
• Performs donor hematocrit readings and records the results in applicable donor center system.
• Confirms all required donor suitability criteria and associated records are complete and accurate before determining donor acceptance.
• Labels and verifies sample tubes, unit label number, and sample tube label number prior to sampling.
• Collects all required samples from the unit following ADMA SOPs to ensure that sterility is maintained.
• Places units and samples in freezer within 30 minutes of collection.
• Completes the entire processing of only one (1) at a time to prevent unit mix ups.
• Stores units and samples in accordance with SOPs.
• Physically arranges cases and samples in the freezer to ensure it always remains organized for ease of retrieval of both units and samples.
• Perform quality control of equipment used in the processing and packing areas.
• Obtain any back up samples as required for the laboratory or customers.
• Must maintain the confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• The phlebotomist is required to assist with the administrative duties to support Donor Center initiatives as assigned.
• Attends scheduled staff training and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Required: Education – High school diploma or equivalent
• Required: Experience – None
• Preferred: Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a blood or plasma collection center
• Preferred: Minimum of 12 months in the health field or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Preferred: CPR certification or the ability to obtain certification

Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Maintains competence with all position required tasks

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Additional Requirements

• Compliance: Strictly adheres to all cGMPs, ADMA SOPs and applicable regulations; annual GMP training
• Physical Requirements: Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens; ability to lift up to 40 lbs; ability to work in a cold environment (-30°C) for short periods; extended standing and bending; available for extended shifts and weekends
• Travel Requirements: Travel on an as-needed basis
• Physical Location: Assigned donor center