Lead Phlebotomist

Grifols; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist in Paducah, KY to join our international team dedicated to improving the future of healthcare. You will assist in donor eligibility, operate plasmapheresis machines and ensure safety, quality, and documentation across shifts.

Responsibilities include monitoring donors, maintaining equipment, and complying with FDA, CLIA, OSHA and cGMP standards while building rapport with donors for long-term support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; state licensure where applicable.
• Typically 2 years of related experience in a plasma center or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with donor screening, safety guidelines and cGMP/OSHA basics.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture.
• Responds to and assists with handling donor reactions according to guidelines.
• Monitors donor and equipment to ensure donor health and product quality.
• Operates plasmapheresis machines and documents exceptions and troubleshooting.
• Ensures calibration, maintenance and possible repair of equipment.
• Disposes contaminated disposable equipment and cleans work area between donors.
• Maintains production records and donor confidentiality.
• Builds rapport with donors to support long-term donation.
• Follows state/federal regulations and company SOPs (OSHA, CLIA, cGMP).
• Reports unsafe situations to supervisor and maintains compliance.

Skills

Donor screening

Patient care

Record keeping

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Plasmapheresis equipment

Job description

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to 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.

Lead Phlebotomist

Primary 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.

Primary Requirements:

Additional Responsibilities

Cross trained and works in other areas to ensure efficient center operations.

Education

High School diploma or GED. Obtains required state licencures or certifications where applicable.

Experience

Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Occupational Demands

Occupational Demands Form # 74: 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.

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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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : KY-Paducah:USPAD - BIH Paducah KY - James Sanders

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