ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This Is What You’ll Do: 

 Ensures total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved
Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production
standards and ensure facility compliance.
 Maintains high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company
values and culture.
 Maintains cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment.
 Reviews and confirms donor identification and maintains donor confidentiality per Standard
Operating Procedures.
 Sets up and prepares all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and
plasmapheresis procedure.
 Labels and ensures each unit and samples are labeled accurately.
 Execute venipunctures and plasma collection, maintaining the highest standards of quality and
safety.
 Operates the automated plasmapheresis machines, including response and evaluation of all
machine alarms and alerts, donor adverse events, document exceptions, etc.
 Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality
of plasma product.
 Maintains proper ratio to ensure donor safety and to quality of product.
 Disconnects donors and handles the disposal of biohazardous waste and contaminated
equipment, including cleaning spills and following safety protocols.
 Performs daily, weekly, and monthly calibration/maintenance of automated plasmapheresis
machines and removes and/or replaces equipment from service, if needed.
 Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records, including Plasmapheresis
Machine Logs.
 Reports all unsafe situations and conditions to management.
 Maintains/stocks adequate inventory and replenish supplies on plasma carts.
 Responsible for mentoring junior Phlebotomists, able to drive training efficiencies to ensure
timeliness and compliance and is a Designated Trainer.
 Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as
daily/monthly).
 Partners with Quality Assurance on overall Donor Floor performance (favorable performance
observations, CAPA implementations and continuous improvement initiatives).
 Assists with storage room organization and performs assigned tasks following the First In, First
Out (FIFO) method.
 Oversees the flow of donors, responsible for organizing lunch schedules, breaks, and overall
schedule adherence.
 Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
 Employee must have all initial training completed, including QA-Backup and/or NexSys
Technician.
 High school diploma, or equivalent (GED) required.
 Any specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
 Minimum three (3) months’ experience in a medical or health care environment or equivalent
combination of education and experience preferred.
 Must have completed documentation of training appropriate for duties, prior to performing duties
independently.
 Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
 Strong customer service skills required.
 Ability to understand and follow written and verbal protocol required.
 Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
 Able to make accurate and complete documentation.
 Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance
instructions and procedure manuals required.
 Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
 Demonstrated consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctual, apply full effort throughout
shift, flexibility with assigned schedule) required.
 Ability to work daytime and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent
basis required.
 Ability to perform venipunctures required.
 Effective communication skills required.
 Employee possesses enhanced collaboration and adaptability skills.

This Is Who You Are: 

An individual of strong character and demonstrated integrity A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day Empathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donors Self-motivated and willing to assume the initiative Teachable with a desire to learn and advance Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic Hungry to build a great career            Ability to adapt to surroundings as work locations may vary  

 

The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $26.81 - $35.75 - $44.69. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
 Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
 Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
 Utilize all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
 Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
 Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods.
 of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
 Ability to work in an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder for extended periods.
 Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
 Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for
diagnostic tests.
 Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.