$$ EMT or LVN $$ BILINGUAL SPANISH

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. Candidates may be EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LVN, LPN, or a Registered Nurse who is educated and currently certified or licensed according to the requirements of the state of employment. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The role is performed in a plasma center and involves working with donors, staff, and medical records while maintaining confidentiality. It also includes exposure to biological fluids, office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F when working in plasma freezers; personal protective equipment is required in those conditions.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to work both standing and sitting for up to 2–4 hours per day each.
Ability to bend and twist the neck for 1–2 hours per day; frequent hand and foot movement; and precise finger coordination to grasp and manipulate objects.
Ability to squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels on rare occasions, and occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist.
Ability to perform light lifting of 15 pounds, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Hearing acuity is essential; color perception and near and far vision must meet the stated correctable vision standards (20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other).
Ability to communicate and understand spoken information, work independently under oral or written instructions, handle variable tasks and conditions, and communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Ability to work around biological fluids and potential infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold below 32°F in plasma freezers; required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold gear.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support customer satisfaction.
Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
Make donors aware of 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.