EMT - LPN

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Gastonia, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT, paramedic, or LPN for a Center Medical Specialist role at a plasma donation center. The position supports donor suitability and safety, customer satisfaction, and employee training. Work is performed in a plasma center and may involve exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently while following oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Ability to work with frequent hand and foot movements and make precise, coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
Color perception and near and far vision; vision must be correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100.
Hearing acuity is essential.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure donor and staff confidentiality.
Promote donor awareness of potential hazards.
Educate donors about general health and counsel them regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate donor illness histories and medications to determine continued suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.