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

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Waukegan, IL

11d•$23 - $41

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center in Waukegan, Illinois. The role is open to candidates certified or licensed as an EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LPN/LVN, or RN. Compensation is based on licensure and experience. The position includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and eligibility to participate in the company bonus program. The Center Medical Specialist assesses donor suitability and health, supports donor safety and education, and helps maintain confidentiality and customer satisfaction. The role also evaluates donor injuries and adverse events, assists with employee training, and administers the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work takes place in a plasma center and may involve exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required for some duties.

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 perform the described physical duties, including frequent hand and foot movements, occasional bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate and understand spoken information, work independently with oral or written instructions, handle changing demands, and relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Color perception and near and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100; hearing acuity is essential.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure donor and staff confidentiality.
Promote donor awareness of potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate histories of illness or medications to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist in employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.