EMT

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Indianapolis, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT Basic or EMT Advanced for a Center Medical Specialist position at a plasma donation center. The role involves assessing donor suitability, supporting donor education and satisfaction, responding to injuries and adverse events, and helping train employees. The work is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F when working with plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required for freezer-related duties.

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 relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception and discrimination, and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.
Able to lift 15 pounds routinely and a maximum of 50 pounds.
Able to perform frequent hand and foot movements, precise finger coordination, and occasional squatting, crouching, walking, bending, and twisting.

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 determine continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.