Lead Donor Center Technician
GRIFOLS, S.A.
Summary
Conducts pre-donation medical screening in accordance with established guidelines.
Job description
Determines Hematocrit (HCT) and Protein via finger stick and use of the hematastat and refractometer.
Promotes customer satisfaction through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to customer needs.
Assesses donor suitability and engages in set-up, monitor, and disconnect procedures of the plasmapheresis machine and donors.
Provides appropriate feedback to ineligible donor candidates.
Ensures all donor screening information is complete and accurate prior to donation.
Ensures donor confidentiality.
Effectively communicates donor medical information to Medical Staff.
Establishes and maintains donor files in an organized and efficient manner.
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of necessary records.
Assists in maintaining a clean, organized and efficient work area, including maintaining supplies necessary to perform job duties.
Disposes of all contaminated disposable equipment.
Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation.
Performs general administrative duties, including greeting donors in a friendly manner, answering phones, and assisting center management as needed.
Learns and maintains through 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.
Maintains and ensures proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between donors.
Cross trained and works in other areas to ensure efficient center operations.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Typically requires 2 years of related experience
- Obtains required state licensures or certifications where applicable
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Work is performed in a plasma center environment
Company overview
Grifols, S.A. is a global healthcare company and leading producer of plasma-derived medicines, founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1909. As the European leader and third largest plasma-derived medicine manufacturer worldwide, Grifols specializes in developing, producing, and marketing essential plasma-derived protein therapies for patients suffering from rare, chronic, and life-threatening conditions. The company operates across four main business units: Biopharma (plasma-derived medicines), Diagnostic (transfusion medicine and clinical diagnostics), Bio Supplies (biological materials for research), and Healthcare Solutions for Hospitals. With over 23,800 employees serving more than 110 countries, Grifols maintains 15 industrial facilities across seven countries and operates approximately 400 plasma donation centers globally. The company focuses on therapeutic areas including immunology, infectious diseases, pulmonology, hematology, hepatology, intensive care, and neurology, with more than 1,200 researchers working across 12 R&D centers worldwide. Grifols is publicly traded on both the Madrid Stock Exchange (GRF) and NASDAQ (GRFS), generating approximately €7.2 billion in annual revenue.