Phlebotomist

Grifols•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Phlebotomist for its plasma center in Chicago, Illinois. The role supports plasma donation and collection, with a focus on donor suitability, comfort, confidentiality, and safety, as well as the quality of the collected product. Grifols states that it provides training for the role. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, meet superior customer-service standards, be able to work a flexible schedule, and obtain required state licensures or certifications where applicable. The Phlebotomist establishes rapport with donors, assists with donor reactions, monitors donors and equipment, and operates automated plasmapheresis machines. The work takes place in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, laboratory and office equipment, and extreme cold in a plasma freezer. The position involves extended standing and walking, frequent hand movements, and lifting.

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 ideas.
Ability to perform tasks according to oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate 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 in the other eye to 20/100.
Ability to stand for 6 to 8 hours per day and potentially walk for 6 to 8 hours per day.
Ability to bend and twist the neck and waist for 1 to 2 hours per day; frequent hand movements and precise finger coordination are also required.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist in determining donor suitability.
Establish rapport with donors to support customer satisfaction while maintaining donor confidentiality.
Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
Monitor donors and equipment to help ensure donor health and product quality.
Set up, disconnect, and operate automated plasmapheresis machines.
Disconnect and dispose of contaminated disposable equipment.