Phlebotomist

Jobtailor; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking a Phlebotomist in Brookings, SD. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and committed to ensuring donor comfort and satisfaction. This full-time position involves working in a plasma center with responsibilities including assisting in donor assessments and managing plasmapheresis equipment.

Qualifications include superior customer service skills and a high school diploma or GED. Work conditions expose employees to biological materials and potentially infectious organisms, requiring protective equipment.

Qualifications

• Superior customer service standards.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Interest in making a difference in the world.
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the suitability of donors.
• Establish rapport with donors to ensure overall customer happiness.
• Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
• Monitor donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Set up, disconnect, and operate automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Disconnect and dispose of all contaminated disposable equipment.

Job description

Last day to apply – Full Time. 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.

Phlebotomist – We Train

Our ideal phlebotomist is patient, reliable, and really commits to keeping our donors comfortable and happy.

Qualifications

• Superior customer service standards
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Interest in making a difference in the world
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the suitability of donors.
• Establish rapport with donors to ensure overall customer happiness while ensuring donor confidentiality.
• Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
• Monitor donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Set up, disconnect, and operate the automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Disconnect and dispose of all contaminated disposable equipment.

Occupational Demands

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°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 15 lb. with a maximum lift of 50 lb. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 : SD-Brookings:BTBRK - Brookings SD-22nd Ave S-BPC