Phlebotomist
CSL, Schenectady, NY, United States
Responsibilities
Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
In compliance with SOPs, perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set‑up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, perform venipuncture to begin the pheresis process.
Evaluate vein performance to identify potential problems, make necessary corrections to expedite donation and ensure product quality and donor safety.
Educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma, explaining the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other pertinent information. Answer all donor questions accurately and professionally.
Maintain alertness to any donor reactions, assist with reactions or notify appropriate staff.
Use Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts, volume variances and donor adverse events.
Perform calibrations and verify equipment maintenance as outlined in SOPs; respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
Troubleshoot equipment failures, create incident documentation, and remove or replace equipment from service.
Monitor donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover and alert the Group Leader or Supervisor of any issues.
Collect arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs.
Understand policies and procedures associated with hyper‑immune programs at the center, if applicable.
Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed; follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures, promoting safety in all actions.
Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
May be cross‑trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or healthcare environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For centers located in CA, the following experience is also required:
Minimum state certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, OR
Current Registered Nurse by the State of California.
Expected Pay
The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $18.68/hour – $20.39/hour. Individual base pay is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma‑derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people.
Learn more about CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/, CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor at https://www.csl.com/, and CSL Plasma benefits at https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
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Responsible for the efficient and effective collection of plasma from donors by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process and following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
In compliance with SOPs, perform all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set‑up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect.
In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, perform venipuncture to begin the pheresis process.
Evaluate vein performance to identify potential problems, make necessary corrections to expedite donation and ensure product quality and donor safety.
Educate new donors on the use of therapeutic products made from donated plasma, explaining the screening process, health screening tests, appointment system, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other pertinent information. Answer all donor questions accurately and professionally.
Maintain alertness to any donor reactions, assist with reactions or notify appropriate staff.
Use Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to record incidents during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts, volume variances and donor adverse events.
Perform calibrations and verify equipment maintenance as outlined in SOPs; respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues.
Troubleshoot equipment failures, create incident documentation, and remove or replace equipment from service.
Monitor donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover and alert the Group Leader or Supervisor of any issues.
Collect arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing.
Ensure accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs.
Understand policies and procedures associated with hyper‑immune programs at the center, if applicable.
Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed; follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures, promoting safety in all actions.
Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
May be cross‑trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum twelve (12) months experience in a medical or healthcare environment preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For centers located in CA, the following experience is also required:
Minimum state certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, OR
Current Registered Nurse by the State of California.
Expected Pay
The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $18.68/hour – $20.39/hour. Individual base pay is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.
About CSL Plasma
CSL Plasma operates one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated plasma donation networks, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. CSL Plasma is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL for the sole purpose of manufacturing lifesaving plasma‑derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. The parent company, CSL (ASX:CSL; USOTC:CSLLY), headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 29,000+ people.
Learn more about CSL Plasma at https://www.cslplasma.com/, CSL, CSL Behring, CSL Seqirus and CSL Vifor at https://www.csl.com/, and CSL Plasma benefits at https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
Our Benefits
For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit https://cslbenefits.com/cslp.
You Belong at CSL
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit https://www.csl.com/accessibility-statement.
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