Phlebotomist

Jobtailor; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is searching for a Phlebotomist to join their team in Norfolk, VA, to enhance donor care. The ideal candidate will exhibit superior customer service skills and hold a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include assisting donors, ensuring their suitability, and operating plasmapheresis machines.

This position demands strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to donor comfort and confidentiality. Grifols promotes equal employment opportunities across diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
• Patient, reliable, committed to keeping donors comfortable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Superior customer service standards

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NEW Full Time - Join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare. Grifols is a global healthcare company that has worked since 1909 to improve the health and well-being of people worldwide. 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.

Phlebotomist – We Train

You are a fit for us if you have:

• 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

Phlebotomist

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the suitability of donors.
• Establish rapport with donors to ensure customer happiness while ensuring donor confidentiality.
• Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
• Monitor donor and equipment to ensure the 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 the plasma freezer. Personal protective equipment required (protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold‑gear). Work is performed standing for 6‑8 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.

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 – VA-Norfolk, Norfolk VA – Military Hwy – BIO