Donor Center Technician

Join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare and enhance the lives of millions of people. Grifols is a global healthcare company that has been improving health and well-being since 1909. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, developing, producing, and marketing innovative medicines, solutions, and services in over 110 countries.

About the role

We train! Our ideal Donor Center Technician is a standout colleague who is patient, can handle multiple tasks, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.

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.
• Exposure to biological fluids with 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 such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear.
• Work is performed sitting or standing for entire shift, with bending and twisting of neck and waist for 1-2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Ability to make precise coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequent foot movement; may infrequently squat, crouch, or sit on one's 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.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability.