EMTB or EMTA

Grifols•Provo, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role is open to EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LVN, or LPN candidates, including new graduates. Compensation is based on licensure and experience. The position involves assessing donor suitability and health, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, and assisting with employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, laboratory and office equipment, and temperatures below 32°F when working with plasma freezers.

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.
Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand spoken information.
Able to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Able to perform varied tasks in changing conditions and communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Physical ability to stand and sit for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each; bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day; frequently use both hands and fingers for precise, coordinated movements; and occasionally walk, bend, twist at the waist, squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
Able to lift 15 pounds routinely and a maximum of 50 pounds; may need to reach below shoulder height.
Hearing acuity is essential; color perception and discrimination, near vision, and far vision must be correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other.
Must use required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear.

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.
Inform donors about potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counsel donors about unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate illness and medication histories to ensure donors remain suitable.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.