Phlebotomist - Michigan Staffing : Job Details

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? 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.

We are looking for a phlebotomist who is patient, reliable, and committed to keeping our donors comfortable and happy. If you have superior customer service standards, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to work a flexible schedule, and an interest in making a difference in the world, you are a fit for us. Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable.

Primary responsibilities include assisting in determining the suitability of donors, establishing rapport with donors to ensure overall customer happiness while ensuring donor confidentiality, responding to and assisting with handling donor reactions, monitoring donor and equipment to ensure health of donors and quality of product, setting up, disconnecting, and operating the automated plasmapheresis machines, disconnecting and disposing of all contaminated disposable equipment.

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. Must perform within the guidance of both oral or written instructions. 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.