Part-time / Basic or Advanced EMT / Paramedic / LPN

Grifols•Columbia, MO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role is suitable for a currently certified or licensed LPN, LVN, Paramedic, or EMT. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The position involves working in a plasma center and may include exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F while working with 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 an LPN, LVN, Paramedic, or EMT.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to perform work involving standing and sitting 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 movement 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 squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels on rare occasions; and occasional walking, bending, and waist twisting.
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 in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to listen to 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 communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
Ensure donors are aware of potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counsel donors about 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.