Phlebotomist I

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist I will screen donors, draw blood samples, assist or perform a collection of whole blood, leukapheresis, and/or plateletpheresis products, and perform various other duties to facilitate smooth and efficient operations under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.  

Essential Responsibilities

•    Performs phlebotomy for blood specimens and product collections.
•    Assess and reports unusual findings
o    Status of venous access
o    Signs and symptoms of citrate sensitivity
o    Alterations in fluid volume Anticoagulation of extracorporeal circuit
•    Identify donors that conform to HemaCare Donor Center standards through a screening process and report out of range values or unusual findings.
•    Obtain accurate medical history
•    Measure and record vital signs and demonstrate knowledge of acceptable parameters
•    Utilize applicable aseptic techniques to plan, perform, and chart procedures following all company policies and procedures:
o    Automated apheresis, utilizing apheresis machines such as Terumo Optia or Trima, which includes set-up, run, quality control, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance with RN oversite.
•    Performs white blood cell collections, platelet collections, whole blood procedures, and other special procedures as required with RN oversite.
•    Monitors procedure ensuring donor reactions are reported, and initial treatment was given within their scope of practice (i.e., pause procedure, elevate legs)
•    Assist Physician Assistant or Physician and Registered Nurse on Bone Marrow collection procedures.
•    Conduct quality control of collection equipment.  Bring problems and irregularities to the attention of management, completing Donor Reaction, and Incident Report forms as necessary.
•    Performs BECS Daily report reconciliation when the Donor Room Coordinator is unavailable.
•    Assist donors with restroom breaks during collections.
•    Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on donor room equipment.
•    Perform daily, weekly, and/or monthly cleaning of donor collection work areas and storage units.
•    Perform weekly and monthly Bone Marrow procedure room maintenance.
•    Silences alarms and performs iSensix daily checkpoints.
•    Assists with training new staff and performing equipment validations.
•    Communicates inventory needs to management or as instructed.
•    Restock supplies and perform end of day cleaning at the end of each shift.
•    Coordinate with Donor Services and prepare whole blood collection tubes for the next day collections.
•    Know and follow all safety rules relative to the area(s) of responsibility.  
•    Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and external regulations regarding the products and procedures.
•    Adhere to OSHA guidelines and other governmental and company standards
•    Ability to understand and use correctly the Blood Establishment Computer Software (BECS)

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily using the skills and abilities outlined in this job description.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•    Able to read, interpret, and understand the company and industry manuals and compliance standards such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA, State, and AABB/FACT regulations.
•    Must work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment. 
•    Meets departmental quality standards.
•    Excellent time management skills; ability to complete assignments within established timelines.
•    Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
•    Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, computer literacy, and proficiency.
•    Staff must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing tasks that may expose to blood borne pathogens, waste, infectious material, dry ice, and liquid nitrogen or as required per policy.
•    The employee must use proper safety equipment, as directed

Education, Experience, and Licensure

•    High School Diploma or equivalent.
•    Current CPR certification that meets American Heart Association requirements
•    CPT 1 License required
•    One to two years previous blood banking, phlebotomist, medical assistant, and/or medical office experience preferred.
•    Two years of customer service preferred.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $18.27 - $20.68. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.