Lead Phlebotomist

Grifols SA • Lansing, MI

68d

About The Position

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. The Lead Phlebotomist will assist in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture and respond to donor reactions in accordance with guidelines.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in determining the suitability of donors to undergo plasmapheresis prior to venipuncture.
• Responds to and assists with handling donor reactions in accordance with guidelines.
• Monitors donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Sets up, disconnects and operates the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all autopheresis troubleshooting displays, documentation of exceptions, etc.
• Ensures the proper calibration and maintenance of autopheresis machines and associated equipment.
• Disconnects and disposes of all contaminated disposable equipment.
• Ensures proper cleaning of equipment and work area between donors.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of production records.
• Ensures donor confidentiality.
• Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation.
• Learns and maintains thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, FDA-approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and internal company procedures.
• Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to area lead, supervisor or manager.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees