Lead Phlebotomist

Grifols; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a Lead Phlebotomist to join its international healthcare team in the USA. This role focuses on donor suitability, safety, and quality, guiding staff through plasmapheresis processes while maintaining strict regulatory standards.

You will monitor donors and equipment, document production records, and ensure confidentiality and high donor satisfaction. The position emphasizes cross-training and adherence to cGMP, CLIA, OSHA, and SOPs in a plasma center environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
• Must obtain required state licensures or certifications where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining donor suitability for plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture.
• Responds to donor reactions and follows guidelines.
• Monitors donors and equipment to ensure donor health and product quality.
• Operates automated plasmapheresis machines and documents exceptions.
• Maintains calibration/maintenance of plasmapheresis equipment.
• Disposes of contaminated equipment and cleans work area.
• Maintains production records and donor confidentiality.
• Builds rapport with donors to support long-term donation.
• Complies with FDA SOPs, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP and internal procedures.

Skills

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Donor rapport

Safety-conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

State licensures or certifications where applicable

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.

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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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 : TX-San Antonio:USSAN - San Antonio TX-N Flores St-BIO

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