Center Medical Specialist - LPN/LVN or RN

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Hattiesburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. Candidates may be EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LVN/LPN, or RN. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time employees and is based at the Hattiesburg, Mississippi, plasma center. The specialist evaluates donor health and suitability, supports a positive donor experience, protects confidential information, and responds to donor injuries and adverse events. The role also includes donor education and counseling, employee training assistance, and administration of the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work is performed in a plasma center and includes 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 a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform the physical and visual tasks described, including standing and sitting, frequent hand and foot movements, occasional bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate and understand spoken information, work independently under oral or written instructions, adapt to changing demands, and communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure donor and staff confidentiality.
Make donors aware of potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counsel donors about 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.