CSL Is Hiring A Phlebotomist Bilingual

Join our team as a Plasma Collection Technician and play a vital role in providing life-saving therapies to patients worldwide! 🌍💉

Responsibilities:

• Efficient Plasma Collection: Responsible for the safe and effective collection of plasma by performing venipuncture, monitoring the pheresis process, and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Pheresis Procedure: Performs all aspects of the pheresis process, including donor setup, monitoring, and disconnect, in compliance with SOPs.
• Venipuncture & Guidelines: Conducts venipuncture following SOPs and FDA guidelines to initiate pheresis.
• Donor Evaluation: Assesses donor vein performance, addresses any issues, and makes adjustments to ensure an efficient, safe, and positive donation experience.
• Donor Education: Educates new donors on therapeutic plasma products, screening processes, appointment systems, fees, policies, nutrition, and answers questions professionally and accurately.
• Reaction Monitoring: Remains alert to donor reactions and provides assistance or notifies staff as needed.
• Record-Keeping: Uses PDA to document incidents, alarms, volume variances, and adverse events during pheresis.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Performs calibrations, verifies maintenance, troubleshoots equipment failures, documents incidents, and manages equipment removal/replacement.
• Donor Flow & Sampling: Oversees donor flow, alerts supervisors of flow issues, and collects samples for testing.
• Data Management: Ensures accurate recording of donor data in electronic management systems according to SOPs.
• Program Policies: Understands policies related to hyperimmune programs, if applicable.
• Work Environment & Safety: Maintains a clean, safe work environment, ensures availability of supplies, and complies with HSE and OSHA policies. Promotes safety at all times.
• Confidentiality: Upholds the confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
• Cross-Training & Bilingual Skills: May be cross-trained in other areas; bilingual skills may be required based on organizational needs.
• Additional Duties: Performs other relevant job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Training & Experience: Internal CSL employees must complete CSL Plasma DST training. External candidates should have at least 6 months' experience as a phlebotomist; 1 year preferred.
• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare Experience: Minimum 12 months experience in a medical or healthcare setting is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized Certification (California centers): Must be certified as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or a current Registered Nurse licensed by the State of California.
• Note: Additional qualifications or responsibilities may vary based on local legal and educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation for specifics.