Donor Center Technician

About the role

Join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare and enhance the lives of millions of people. As a Donor Center Technician at Grifols, a global healthcare leader in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, you will play a key role in our mission to improve health and well-being worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-donation medical screening.
• Interacts and responds to customer needs.
• Assesses donor suitability and engages in set-up.
• Provides appropriate feedback to ineligible donor candidates.
• Ensures all donor screening information is complete.
• Ensures donor confidentiality.

Requirements

• Superior customer service standards.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Interest in making a difference in the world.
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.

Occupational Demands

• Work is performed in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids and potential exposure to infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment.
• Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while working in plasma freezer; personal protective equipment required (e.g., protective eyewear, garments, gloves, cold gear).
• Work is performed sitting or standing for entire shift; bending and twisting neck and waist for 1-2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with ability to make fast, simple movements of fingers, hands, and wrists; ability to make precise coordinated movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequent foot movement; may infrequently squat, crouch, or sit on heels.
• Light lifting of 15 lbs. with a maximum lift of 50 lbs; may reach below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity essential.
• Color perception/discrimination, near vision, and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
• Able to comprehend and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks.
• Must possess the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Must perform within the guidance of both oral or written instructions.
• Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to their occurrence.
• Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

Location: Texarkana, TX (Robison Rd).