Bilingual Preferred EMT or LPN for Plasma Donation Center

Grifols•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role is suited to an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse. The specialist evaluates donor suitability, supports donor safety and education, manages injuries and adverse events, and contributes to employee training and the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. The position is performed in a plasma center and includes potential exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear, is required. Salary depends on licensure and experience. A possible $3,000 sign-on bonus is mentioned for candidates fluent in Spanish.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current CPR certification is required.
Be able to communicate information and ideas clearly and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
Be able to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Be able to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Be able to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Meet the stated physical and vision capabilities, including frequent hand and foot movement, precise finger coordination, light lifting up to 15 lb and maximum lifting up to 50 lb, and corrected near and far vision.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish; a possible $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for bilingual English/Spanish candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
Promote donor awareness of potential hazards.
Educate donors regarding general health and counsel them about 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.