EMT or LPN for Plasma Donation Center
About The Position
Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The position is open to candidates licensed or certified as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or Licensed Vocational Nurse. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The specialist evaluates donor suitability, supports donor safety and satisfaction, responds to injuries and adverse events, and assists with employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work takes place in a plasma center and involves exposure to biological fluids, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold when working in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required.
Requirements
- Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, in accordance with state requirements, as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Hold current CPR certification.
- Be able to communicate information and ideas clearly and listen to and understand spoken information.
- Be able to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
- Be able to perform a wide range of tasks amid variable demands and changing conditions.
- Be able to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
- Meet the stated physical and sensory capabilities, including frequent hand and foot movements, occasional bending and twisting, and light lifting of 15 pounds with a maximum lift of 50 pounds; hearing acuity is essential, and vision must be correctable to the specified levels.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
- Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
- Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
- Promote donor awareness 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 ensure continued donor suitability.
- Assist in employee training.
- Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career growth and promotions
- Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers
- No third shift
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Up to 5% 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Opportunity to participate in the company bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
