Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Location: VA-Norfolk, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURING

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.

Phlebotomist – We Train You are a fit for us if you have:

• Superior customer service standards
• A High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• An interest in making a difference in the world
• Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable

Our ideal phlebotomist is patient, reliable, and really commits to keep our donors comfortable and happy. Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining the suitability of donors.
• Establish rapport with donors to ensure overall customer happiness while ensuring donor confidentiality.
• Respond to and assist with handling donor reactions.
• Monitors donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product.
• Sets up, disconnects, and operates the automated plasmapheresis machines.
• Disconnects and disposes of all contaminated disposable equipment.

We're Grifols, a global healthcare company that produces essential plasma-derived medicines for patients and provides hospitals and healthcare professionals with the tools, information and services they need to deliver expert medical care.

Occupational Demands:

• Work is performed in a plasma center. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while working in plasma freezer.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear.
• Work is performed standing for 6 to 8 hours per day. Bending and twisting neck and waist for 1-2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequent foot movement; may infrequently squat, crouch or sit on one's heels. May walk up to 6-8 hours per day.
• Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs. May reach below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to comprehend and follow instructions to complete assigned tasks. Must possess the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.