Donor Center Specialist

Company Name: Grifols

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.

Primary Responsibilities for Role

• Maintains active communication with other service areas to ensure accurate documentation and quality.
• 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, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (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.
• May be trained to repair plasma center equipment.

Phlebotomy Duties

• 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.
• 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.

Plasma Processing Duties

• Collects and processes donor samples for processing and testing.
• Records weight of product and samples.
• Labels samples and freezes units for final packing within required timeframe. Participates in unit management according to SOP.
• Packs units for final shipment; packs samples and prepares shipping box to send samples to the testing lab.
• Monitors stored product to ensure time requirements are met. Monitors and reports working conditions of equipment.

Donor Processing Duties

• Conducts pre-donation medical screening in accordance with established guidelines.
• Determines Hematocrit (HCT) and Protein via finger stick and use of the hematastat and refractometer.
• Provides appropriate feedback to ineligible donor candidates.
• Ensures all donor screening information is complete and accurate prior to donation.
• Effectively communicates donor medical information to Medical Staff.
• Ensures donor confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains donor files in an organized and efficient manner.
• Performs general administrative duties, including greeting donors in a friendly manner, answering phones, and assisting center management as needed.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Certified as a Phlebotomist, Donor Processor, and Plasma Processor.

Typically requires 4 years of related experience with performing phlebotomy, donor processing, and plasma processing duties with demonstrated proficiency to handle difficult situations.

Attributes

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. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Work is performed standing for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive foot movements, bends and twists neck and waist for 4-6 hours per day. Occasionally walks. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light to moderate lifting of 15-30lbs. Heavy lifting of 30-45lbs. for 2-4 hours per day with a maximum lift of 50lbs. May reach above and 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 communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Occupational Demands Form # 71

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 sitting or standing for entire shift, 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. 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 and written instructions. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to their occurrence. Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

Third Party Agency And Recruiter Notice

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Location

NORTH AMERICA : USA : LA-Shreveport:USNC0404 - Shreveport LA-Shrvprt Hwy-TPR

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