Phlebotomist

Grifols; Connecticut; On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking an entry-level Phlebotomist to work in Stamford, Connecticut. The role involves assisting donors, establishing rapport, and operating plasmapheresis machines. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and superior customer service skills. Flexibility in scheduling is important, and candidates must obtain any required state certifications. The position requires standing for several hours and comes with personal protective equipment. This role plays a crucial part in contributing to community health.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must obtain required state licensures or certifications.
• Interest in making a difference in the world.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the suitability of donors.
• Establish rapport with donors to ensure customer happiness.
• Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
• Monitor donor and equipment health.
• Operate automated plasmapheresis machines.

Skills

Customer service standards

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Phlebotomist – We Train

We are a global healthcare company that has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world since 1909. We lead in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and serve more than 110 countries.

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.

Qualifications

• Superior customer service standards.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• An interest in making a difference in the world.
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.

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 a 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 lbs with a maximum lift of 50 lbs. 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

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 – CT – Stamford – USSTAMF – Stamford CT – Hope St – BIO

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Equipment Manufacturing