Phlebotomist

Grifols•Peoria, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Phlebotomist to work in a plasma center. The role focuses on donor suitability, comfort, and safety, as well as maintaining the quality of plasma products. Grifols provides training for the position. The role is based in Peoria, Illinois, and the estimated pay is $17.10–$21.85 per hour, with eligibility to participate in up to 4% of the company bonus pool. The work environment includes potential exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in a plasma freezer. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear. Work is primarily performed standing and may also involve walking, bending, twisting, frequent hand and foot movements, reaching, and lifting. Grifols describes itself as an international healthcare company that develops, produces, and markets plasma-derived medicines, transfusion medicine products, solutions, and services. The company offers opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Superior customer service standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Obtain required state licensures or certifications where applicable.
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and instructions, and to follow oral or written guidance.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity, color perception and discrimination, and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.
Ability to stand for 6–8 hours per day and potentially walk up to 6–8 hours per day.
Ability to bend and twist the neck and waist for 1–2 hours per day; make frequent hand and foot movements; perform precise finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects; and occasionally squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely and a maximum of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.

Nice To Haves

Patience and reliability.
Commitment to keeping donors comfortable and happy.
Interest in making a difference in the world.

Responsibilities

Assist in determining whether donors are suitable to donate.
Establish rapport with donors to support a positive customer experience while maintaining donor confidentiality.
Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
Monitor donors and equipment to support donor health and product quality.
Set up, disconnect, and operate automated plasmapheresis machines.
Disconnect and dispose of contaminated disposable equipment.