EMT - LPN

Grifols•Hampton, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT-B, EMT-A, paramedic, or LPN for a Center Medical Specialist role in a plasma donation center. The position involves assessing donor suitability, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, and assisting with employee training and health programs. Salary is based on licensure and experience. 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. 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, in accordance with state requirements, as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks in variable and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Physical capability to stand and sit for 2 to 4 hours per day each; bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day; perform frequent hand and foot movements; occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist; and rarely squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Hearing acuity; color perception and discrimination; and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.

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.
Make donors aware of potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counsel donors regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate illness and medication histories to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist in employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.