EMT or Paramedic

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Griffith, IN

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, or Paramedic for a plasma donation center. The Center Medical Specialist determines donor suitability through physical examinations and medical-history reviews, supports donor well-being and satisfaction, and helps ensure the confidentiality and safety of donors and staff. The role also includes educating and counseling donors, managing injuries and adverse events, supporting employee training, and administering the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. 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 an EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, or Paramedic.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently and follow 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, with 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 ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure donor and staff confidentiality.
Make donors aware of potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counsel donors 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.