EMT or LVN for Plasma Donation Center

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Grifols is a global healthcare company focused on improving health and well-being, with work in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine. The Center Medical Specialist role is based in a plasma donation center and is suited to an EMT, Paramedic, or Licensed Vocational Nurse. Salary depends on licensure and experience. The position includes assessing donor suitability, supporting donors, managing injuries and adverse events, and assisting with employee health and training activities. Work is performed in a plasma center and involves exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required for relevant tasks.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, in accordance with state requirements, as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand spoken information and instructions.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to convey sensitive information to diverse groups.
Physical ability to perform the listed standing, sitting, bending, twisting, hand and foot movements, and lifting tasks; maximum lift is 50 pounds.
Hearing acuity is essential; specified color perception and correctable near and far vision are required.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure confidentiality for donors and staff.
Inform donors about potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate histories of illness or medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.