Lead Phlebotomist

$46,280 - $59,155/Yr

Grifols - Orange, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Orange, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Phlebotomist at Grifols plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of plasma donation processes. This position involves assessing donor suitability, operating plasmapheresis machines, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. The Lead Phlebotomist is also responsible for building rapport with donors and ensuring a positive experience at the center, contributing to the overall mission of improving healthcare outcomes.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) 5% Match
• 401(k) matching