Lead Phlebotomist

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Indianapolis, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Phlebotomist works in a plasma center and supports safe, compliant plasmapheresis operations. The role helps assess donor suitability, responds to donor reactions, monitors donors and equipment, and operates automated plasmapheresis machines. It also supports equipment maintenance, cleaning, accurate production documentation, donor confidentiality, and donor satisfaction. The Lead Phlebotomist must follow applicable state and federal regulations, FDA-approved procedures, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, and internal company procedures, and report unsafe conditions. The role may be cross-trained to work in other areas to support efficient center operations. Work involves exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in a plasma freezer. Required protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear. The position involves extended standing and walking, frequent hand and foot movements, occasional bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
Ability to listen to and understand information presented verbally and to perform according to oral or written instructions.
Ability to relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception and discrimination, near vision, and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and the other eye to 20/100.
Ability to stand for 6 to 8 hours per day and potentially walk up to 6 to 8 hours per day.
Ability to bend and twist the neck and waist for 1 to 2 hours per day; frequent hand and foot movement; may occasionally squat, crouch, or sit on heels.
Ability to make fast, simple finger, hand, and wrist movements and precise coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Ability to work around biological fluids, potential infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in a plasma freezer; use required protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist in determining donor suitability for plasmapheresis before venipuncture.
Respond to and assist with donor reactions according to guidelines.
Monitor donors and equipment to support donor health and product quality.
Set up, disconnect, and operate automated plasmapheresis machines; troubleshoot displays, evaluate issues, and document exceptions.
Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of autopheresis machines and associated equipment; may be trained to repair plasma equipment.
Disconnect and dispose of contaminated disposable equipment.
Clean equipment and work areas between donors.
Maintain accurate and thorough production records.
Protect donor confidentiality.
Build rapport with donors and support customer satisfaction and long-term donation.
Maintain familiarity with and comply with applicable regulations, procedures, and standards, including state and federal regulations, FDA-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, and internal company procedures.
Report unsafe situations or conditions to an area lead, supervisor, or manager.
Cross-train and work in other areas to ensure efficient center operations.