EMT or LPN/LVN

Grifols•Fort Smith, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT or LPN/LVN to work as a Center Medical Specialist at a plasma donation center. The role focuses on evaluating donor eligibility and health, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, and providing medical assistance in a plasma center. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The position is performed in a plasma center and involves potential exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F when working in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear. Work includes both independent tasks and tasks performed under oral or written instructions, with responsibilities varying according to changing demands and conditions.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, in accordance with state requirements, as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
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 demands, including standing and sitting for 2–4 hours per day each; bending and twisting the neck for 1–2 hours per day; frequent hand and foot movement; occasional walking, waist bending and twisting; rare squatting, crouching, or sitting on heels; light lifting of 15 pounds and maximum lifting of 50 pounds; reaching 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.

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 about potential hazards.
Educate donors about general health and counsel them regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate histories of illness or medication use to determine continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.