$$ EMT or LVN $$ $3000 SIGN ON BONUS

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Rio, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Center Medical Specialist to work in a plasma donation center. Candidates may be EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LVN, LPN, or a Registered Nurse. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus and is based in Del Rio or McAllen, Texas. The specialist evaluates potential and returning donors for suitability, supports donor safety and satisfaction, responds to injuries and adverse events, and provides health education and counseling. The role also involves employee training and administering the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work takes place in a plasma center and may involve exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, 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.

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.
Hold current CPR certification.
Be able to perform the physical activities described, including standing and sitting for 2–4 hours per day each, frequent hand and foot movements, occasional bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Have hearing acuity and the stated color perception and correctable near and far vision capabilities.
Be able to communicate and understand spoken information, work independently and follow oral or written instructions, adapt to variable 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 support customer satisfaction.
Maintain 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 histories of illness or medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.