EMT or Paramedic for Plasma Donation Center

Grifols•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT or Paramedic to work as a Center Medical Specialist at a plasma donation center. The role involves assessing donor suitability, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, responding to donor injuries and adverse events, and helping maintain donor and staff confidentiality. The work is performed in a plasma center and may involve exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F while working in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required. The position may offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus to candidates fluent in both English and Spanish. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The employer describes competitive pay, career growth and promotion opportunities, geographic mobility among its donation centers, and no third shift. The position is in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.
Hold current CPR certification.
Communicate information and ideas clearly and understand information presented verbally.
Work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Perform a wide range of tasks amid variable demands and changing conditions.
Relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including frequent hand and foot movement, precise finger coordination, occasional bending or twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, essential hearing acuity, and specified correctable near and far vision and color perception.
Use required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both English and Spanish may qualify for a possible $3,000 sign-on bonus.

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.
Make donors aware of potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling about unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Review histories of illness and medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.