Whole Blood Processor

Grifols is a global healthcare company, a leader in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine, operating in more than 110 countries. The company is seeking a Whole Blood Processor to join its international team and help improve the future of healthcare.

Summary

The Whole Blood Processor is responsible for day‑to‑day tasks in the whole blood donor center, including donor registration, suitability verification, screening tests, blood collection, centrifugation, component preparation, and the packing and shipping of blood products and samples.

Primary Responsibilities

• Donor Registration
  • Greet donors, answer phone calls, and assist donors at the start of the donation process.
  • Verify donor identification, eligibility, and deferral status.
  • Perform cleaning and disinfection tasks.
• Donor Processing
  • Perform quality control on equipment used in donor screening.
  • Conduct hematocrit testing, handling specimens, performing the test, and analyzing results.
  • Determine donor suitability through temperature, blood pressure, and pulse checks.
• Phlebotomy
  • Select appropriate collection bag, sample tubes, and bleed number labels for each donation.
  • Prepare donors and perform venipuncture.
  • Audit and monitor the collection process until donation completion.
• Centrifugation
  • Spin blood products in centrifuge instruments per IBBI procedures.
  • Perform component preparation on centrifuged units.
  • Transfer all products and samples to proper storage.
• Shipments
  • Pack blood, blood components, and samples for daily shipments.
  • Prepare shipping memos and Bills of Lading for each shipment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist or participate in audits, mentoring, training, facility care, and continuous‑improvement activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer‑service skills.
• Proficient in spoken and written English with legible handwriting; bilingual abilities where applicable.
• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
• Flexibility to work schedules that meet business needs.
• Capability to operate in a highly regulated, high‑volume medical environment where donor and employee safety and blood quality are paramount.
• Completion of all training requirements for one designated area, as directed by management.

Education

High School diploma or GED. Required state licensures or certifications must be obtained where applicable.

Experience

No prior related experience is required. Employees are expected to attain certification in one area within 90 days of hire.

Occupational Demands

• Work performed in a whole blood center with potential exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms.
• Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment; use of personal protective equipment (protective eyewear, garments, gloves, cold‑gear).
• Standing or sitting for the entire shift; bending and twisting neck and waist for 1–2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movements; precise finger, hand, and wrist coordination.
• Occasional foot movement, squatting, crouching, or sitting on heels.
• Light lifting of up to 15 lb., maximum lift of 50 lb.; reaching below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity essential; color perception and vision (near and far) correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral or written instructions and perform a wide range of complex tasks with variable demands.

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.