Center Medical Specialist - EMT or Paramedic or LPN/LVN or RN

Grifols•Menasha, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role is open to qualified EMTs, paramedics, LPNs/LVNs, and RNs. The specialist assesses donor suitability, supports donor safety and education, manages injuries and adverse events, and assists with employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program. Salary is based on licensure and experience. Work is performed in a plasma center and may involve exposure to biological fluids, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in 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 a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to work both 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 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 to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to understand spoken information.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Protect 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 illness and medication histories to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.