Lead Phlebotomist

Grifols, S.A; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a dedicated team member for its plasma center in the United States. The role focuses on donor suitability for plasmapheresis, monitoring donors and equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include operating automated plasmapheresis machines, maintaining calibration, documenting records, and supporting donor satisfaction while adhering to applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
• Able to work in a plasma center with potential exposure to biological fluids.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining donor suitability for plasmapheresis.
• Respond to donor reactions per guidelines.
• Monitor donor health and equipment quality.
• Set up, disconnect and operate automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of machines; may repair plasma equipment.
• Disinfect and dispose of contaminated materials; maintain safety.
• Document production records accurately.
• Build rapport with donors to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Automated plasmapheresis machines

Job description

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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.

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.

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 licensures 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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