Lead Phlebotomist

About the role

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 since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market 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

• High School diploma or GED.
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
• 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 degrees F while working in plasma freezer.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear.
• Work is performed standing for 6 to 8 hours per day.
• Bending and twisting 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.
• May walk up to 6-8 hours per day.
• Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs.
• 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.
• Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.