EMT - Para - LPN

Grifols • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT-B, EMT-A, Paramedic, or LPN for a Center Medical Specialist role at a plasma donation center. The position focuses on assessing donor suitability, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, and assisting with employee training and health programs. Work is performed in a plasma center and involves potential exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear.

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 to listen to and understand spoken information.
• Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to perform varied tasks in response to changing demands and conditions.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
• Physical capacity to stand and sit for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each; bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day; frequently move both hands and fingers; make precise coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects; and frequently move the feet.
• Ability to occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist, and rarely squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
• Hearing acuity; color perception and discrimination; and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.

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.
• Inform donors about potential hazards.
• Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling about unacceptable test results.
• Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
• Evaluate histories of illness or medication use to confirm continued donor suitability.
• Assist with employee training.
• Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.

Benefits

• Competitive pay; salary is based on licensure and experience.
• Career growth and promotion opportunities.
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers.
• No third shift.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match of up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Holiday pay.
• Opportunity to participate in the company bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed