EMT-B / EMT-A or Paramedic

Grifols • Salt Lake, UT

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The position is open to candidates who are EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse. New graduates are welcome. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The role involves assessing donor suitability, supporting donor safety and education, responding to injuries and adverse events, and assisting with employee training and the 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 temperatures below 32°F in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear, is required. The posting mentions competitive wages, career growth, geographic mobility, benefits, and a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid in two installments. Spanish bilingual ability is preferred in the introductory text; the requirements section lists bilingual Spanish.

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.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CPR certification.
• Bilingual Spanish (listed as a requirement in the job requirements section).
• Ability to stand and sit for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each.
• Ability to bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day.
• Frequent hand movements and ability to make fast, simple finger, hand, and wrist movements.
• Ability to make precise, coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
• Frequent foot movement; ability to occasionally squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels, and occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds lightly, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
• Essential 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.
• Ability to communicate information clearly, listen to and understand spoken information, work independently using oral or written instructions, adapt to variable demands and changing conditions, and communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingual ability is described as preferred in the introductory text.
• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
• Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
• Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
• Inform donors of potential hazards.
• Provide general health education and counsel donors regarding unacceptable test results.
• Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
• Evaluate histories of illness or medications to ensure continued donor suitability.
• Assist with employee training.
• Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Career growth and promotions.
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers.
• No third shift.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to 5% 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO.
• Holiday pay.
• Opportunity to participate in the company bonus program.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED