Lead Phlebotomist

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? 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. Lead Phlebotomist

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. May be trained to repair plasma 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.
Cross trained and works in other areas to ensure efficient center operations.