Phelbotomist

Department: Operations

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Reports To: Center Manager

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions: 1 In compliance with SOPs, performs all aspects of the pheresis procedure and plasma collection, including donor set-up, donor monitoring and donor disconnect. 2 In compliance with SOPs and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines, performs venipuncture on donors to begin pheresis process. 3 Evaluates vein performance of the donor to identify possible problems; makes necessary corrections in order to expedite donation time and ensure product quality and donor safety. Ensures donation process is efficient and makes adjustments when necessary to make the process a positive experience for the donor. 4 Explains the screening process, the health screening tests performed, donation fees, center policies, proper nutrition and any other information pertinent to the donor. Ensures that all donor questions are answered timely, accurately and professionally. 5 Maintains alertness to any reaction by donors and assists with reactions or notifies appropriate staff. 6 Uses the Donor Record File, donation forms, and other controlled documents to record incidents that occur during the pheresis process, such as machine alerts and alarms, volume variances and donor adverse events. 7 Required to perform calibrations and verify that maintenance has been performed as outlined in the SOPs. Required to respond to and resolve complex equipment alarms or donor issues. 8 Troubleshoots equipment failures. Creates incident documentation, removes and/or replaces equipment from service. 9 Monitors donor flow on the donor floor to assure continuous turnover. Alerts management of donor flow issues. 10 Collects arm samples or whole blood samples from donors for testing. 11 Ensures the accurate recording of donor information in their respective Donor Record File as outlined in the SOPs. HR-100-F-e Truehealth Management, LLC– Phlebotomist Page 2 of 3 Rev. 00 12 Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation. 13 Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information. 14 May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business. 15 Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business. 16 Perform other job-related duties as assigned POSITION QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Phlebotomy certification preferred. Experience Minimum 2 years’ experience in a medical or health care environment preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Ability to make decisions, which have moderate impact on immediate work unit. Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation. Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time. Examine and assess the skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch and smell. Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity. Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions. Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas. Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elizabeth, NJ 07201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)

Work Location: One location