EMTB, EMTA or Paramedic

Grifols•Aurora, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Medical Specialist works in a plasma center and performs donor screening and medical support activities to ensure donor suitability, safety, and satisfaction. The role involves conducting physical examinations and taking medical histories in accordance with FDA-approved procedures, applicable state and federal guidelines, and internal requirements. The specialist educates and counsels donors, evaluates injuries and adverse events, supports employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program, and maintains equipment, supplies, sanitation, and confidentiality. The position is open to candidates certified or licensed as an EMT, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (or equivalent), or Paramedic.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as an EMT, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (or equivalent), or Paramedic.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand information communicated through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks amid variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception and discrimination, near vision, and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100.

Responsibilities

Promote customer satisfaction through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to customer needs.
Build rapport with donors to support their satisfaction and long-term donation.
Select suitable plasmapheresis donors by conducting physical examinations and taking medical histories in accordance with applicable procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
Inform donors about potential hazards and administer donor consent forms.
Educate donors about trends identified through health assessments and counsel them regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate illness and medication histories to determine continued donor suitability.
Ensure donor medical information is complete and accurate before donation.
Review donor screening tests to confirm continued donation eligibility.
Assist with employee training and coaching regarding medical SOPs as needed.
Assist with administration of the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.
Maintain supplies necessary to perform job duties.
Maintain and ensure proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between donors.
Protect donor and staff confidentiality.
Report unsafe situations or conditions to Center Management.
Perform other duties as required.