Lead Phlebotomist

About the role

Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. As a leader in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, Grifols develops, produces and markets innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture.
• Responds to and assists with handling donor reactions in accordance with guidelines.
• Monitors donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Sets up, disconnects and operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all autopheresis troubleshooting displays, documentation of exceptions, etc.
• Ensures the proper calibration and maintenance of autopheresis machines and associated equipment.
• May be trained to repair plasma equipment.
• Disconnects and disposes of all contaminated disposable equipment.
• Ensures proper cleaning of equipment and work area between donors.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of production records.
• Ensures donor confidentiality.
• Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation.
• Learns and maintains thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, FDA-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures.
• Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.
• Cross trained and works in other areas to ensure efficient center operations.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
• Experience: Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
• 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°F while working in plasma