Phlebotomist at Grifols Plasma Donation Center

Grifols Plasma Donation Center; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Job summary

Grifols Plasma Donation Center in Canada is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist for the Donation room to perform plasmapheresis and maximize donor safety and care. You will manage venipunctures, monitor donors, document procedures and maintain cleanliness across the donor area in an in-person role.

The position requires a year of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma or higher, and strong interpersonal and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher education.
• At least one year of phlebotomy experience in the hospital/industry.
• Certification or qualification in recognized courses related to phlebotomy is an asset.
• Excellent bedside manners and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and related peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, disconnecting and operating plasmapheresis machine and performing venipunctures.
• Calibrating equipment if necessary.
• Monitoring donors throughout the procedure and reacting appropriately to adverse reactions or equipment errors.
• Ensuring that donors are safe and comfortable.
• Accurately documenting the plasmapheresis procedure as directed by the procedures.
• Disinfecting and cleaning plasmapheresis machines and donor beds as necessary between donors.
• Confirming that all sample tubes and plasma collection bottles are labeled properly.
• Flexibility to work in other modules of the donation process (Reception and Processing).

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

About us

Grifols is a pharmaceutical manufacturer licensed by Health Canada and certified by the European Union (EU) and the International Quality Plasma Program (IQPP). Grifols is a source member of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA). Grifols collects quality plasma from healthy donors. That plasma is used for further manufacturing into therapies to treat a variety of health conditions.

Position Summary

The Donation room staff (Phlebotomist) is responsible for performing the plasmapheresis and ensuring that donor safety and care are maximized.

Position Objective

To maximize donor safety and care and minimize wait times while keeping product quality considerations in mind.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Setting up, disconnecting and operating plasmapheresis machine (equipment preparation and proper waste management of contaminated disposables) and performing venipunctures.
• Calibrating equipment if necessary.
• Monitoring donors throughout the procedure and reacting appropriately to adverse reactions or equipment errors.
• Ensuring that donors are safe and comfortable.
• Accurately documenting the plasmapheresis procedure as directed by the procedures.
• Disinfecting and cleaning plasmapheresis machines and donor beds as necessary between donors.
• Confirming that all sample tubes and plasma collection bottles are labeled properly.
• Flexibility to work in other modules of the donation process (Reception and Processing).

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or higher education.
• At least one year of phlebotomy experience in the hospital/industry.
• Certification or qualification in recognized courses related to phlebotomy is an asset.
• Excellent bedside manners and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and related peripherals.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

$43,680.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s)

Were you referred by a current employee of Grifols? If so, please indicate their name:

Are you available to work evenings AND weekends?

Experience

phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

Work Location

In person