LPN or RN

Grifols • Everett, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Center Medical Specialist works in a plasma donation center and performs medical evaluations to determine and maintain donor suitability. The role includes conducting physical examinations, taking medical histories, evaluating illness and medication histories, educating donors, and managing donor injuries and adverse events. The specialist also supports employee training and administers the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. The position involves exposure to biological fluids, potentially infectious organisms, 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, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• 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 under variable demands and changing conditions.
• Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
• Meet the described physical and sensory requirements, including frequent hand and foot movement, precise finger coordination, hearing acuity, and correctable near and far vision.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
• Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
• Ensure donor and staff confidentiality.
• Promote donor awareness 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 medications to ensure continued donor suitability.
• Assist with employee training.
• Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) match of up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to participate in the company bonus program, including eligibility for up to 4% of the company bonus pool
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed