Lead Phlebotomist

Grifols•Kearney, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Phlebotomist works in a plasma center and helps determine donor suitability before venipuncture, supports the safe handling of donor reactions, and monitors donors and equipment to maintain donor health and product quality. The role operates and maintains automated plasmapheresis equipment, keeps accurate production records, protects donor confidentiality, and helps provide a positive donor experience. The Lead Phlebotomist also works in other areas as needed to support efficient center operations and follows applicable regulatory requirements and company procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain required state licensure 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 spoken information and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception and discrimination, near vision, and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.

Responsibilities

Assist in determining whether donors are suitable for plasmapheresis before venipuncture.
Respond to and assist with donor reactions in accordance with guidelines.
Monitor donors and equipment to support donor health and product quality.
Set up, disconnect, and operate automated plasmapheresis machines, including troubleshooting displays and documenting 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.
Maintain donor confidentiality and build rapport to support donor satisfaction and long-term donation.
Maintain familiarity with and comply with state and federal regulations, the 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 support efficient center operations.