EMT or LPN/LVN or RN

GRIFOLS, S.A.•AR-Bentonville, CA

About The Position

The Center Medical Specialist works at a plasma donation center and helps determine donor suitability and support donor safety and well-being. The role includes conducting physical examinations, reviewing medical histories and evaluating illness or medication histories. The specialist builds rapport with donors, protects donor and staff confidentiality, raises donor awareness of potential hazards, and provides general health education and counseling about unacceptable test results. The specialist also evaluates and manages donor injuries and adverse events, assists with employee training, and administers the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. The position is performed in a plasma center and involves exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold below 32°F when working in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear, is required. 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.
Able to perform work standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each.
Able to bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day.
Frequent hand movement and the ability to make fast, simple movements with the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Ability to make precise, coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch, or sit on heels on rare occasions; occasionally walks, bends, and twists at the waist.
Able to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception and discrimination, and near and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100.
Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and listen to and understand spoken information.
Able to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Able to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Able to relate 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 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 in employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.