Position Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of donors and purity of product as a result of the plasma collection process. They monitor the donor throughout the collection process for equipment errors, donor reactions, or any unexpected events taking the appropriate actions when any unexpected event occurs.

Must be capable of interpreting the results of the health history and vital signs in relation to the criteria as outlined in the company procedures. Responsibilities on the donor room floor include the set-up of automated collection instruments, monitoring of donors through the collection process, disconnection of donors from the automated instrument, and the management of Level 1 reactions. Ensures the product integrity of the plasma unit and associated samples. Ensures products are dispositioned and has the responsibility of collecting appropriate samples while ensuring product is frozen and stored in accordance with ADMA procedures. Stages units for shipment and samples for testing. Physically arranges samples and cases in freezer to ensure organization. The phlebotomist is a representative of our organization interacting continuously with donors so must at all times be professional, courteous, and attentive to service provided to all donors at the site. Teamwork, respect, and courtesy is required with your coworkers at all times.

Takes initiative to elevate work related skills with the goal of obtaining the Advanced Phlebotomist position. In addition to completing and maintaining the qualification of a phlebotomist, cross-training and successful qualification for plasma processing and donor screener functions is  a standard expectation of the role.

Essential Functions (ES) and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities or Job Requirements

Competencies

Experience Requirements

• 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.
• Additional duties as related to/supporting the needs of the business can be assigned by management as deemed necessary.
• 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. Note that the system used in the center may be a manual system.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

• • Previous experience as a phlebotomist in a blood or plasma collection center preferred.
  • Minimum of 12 months in the health field preferred or a combination of experience and education equivalent to this requirement.

Compliance Requirements (ES)

• • Strictly adheres to all cGMPs, ADMA SOP’s and appropriate regulations.
  • Annual GMP training.
  • Maintains an organized and clean work environment ensuring splatters, spills, and the floor are cleaned appropriately before moving to the next task.
  • Ensure 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.