Phlebotomist

Job description

**About us**

Canadian Plasma Resources (CPR) is a pharmaceutical manufacturer licensed by Health Canada and certified by the European Union (EU) and the International Quality Plasma Program (IQPP). CPR is a source member of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA).

CPR collects quality plasma from healthy donors. That plasma is used for further manufacturing into therapies to treat various health conditions.

**Position Summary**:
The Donation room staff (Phlebotomist) is responsible for performing the plasmapheresis and ensuring that donor safety and care are maximized.

**Position Objective**:
To maximize donor safety and care and minimize wait times while keeping product quality considerations in mind.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

Setting up, disconnecting and operating plasmapheresis machine (equipment preparation and proper waste management of contaminated disposables) and performing venipunctures.
- Calibrating equipment if necessary.
- Monitoring donors throughout the procedure and reacting appropriately to adverse reactions or equipment errors.
- Ensuring that donors are safe and comfortable.
- Accurately documenting the plasmapheresis procedure as directed by the procedures.
- Disinfecting and cleaning plasmapheresis machines and donor beds as necessary between donors.
- Confirming that all sample tubes and plasma collection bottles are labeled properly.
- Flexibility to work in other modules of the donation process (Reception and Processing).

**Qualifications and Skills**
- High school diploma or higher education.
- At least one year of phlebotomy experience in the hospital/industry.
- Certification or qualification in recognized courses related to phlebotomy is an asset.
- Excellent bedside manners and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with computers and related peripherals

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $41,600.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:
Application question(s):

- Were you referred to this position by a current employee of Canadian Plasma Resources? If so, please indicate their name.

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person