EMT or LPN/LVN

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Indianapolis, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The position is suitable for a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT. The specialist evaluates donor health and suitability, supports donor safety and satisfaction, and helps ensure confidentiality and compliance with medical procedures. Work takes place in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F while working with plasma freezers.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, consistent with state requirements, as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to work both standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each.
Ability to bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day.
Frequent hand movement and the ability to make fast, simple finger, hand, and wrist movements.
Ability to make precise, coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
Frequent foot movement; may rarely squat, crouch, or sit on heels; may occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist.
Ability to lift 15 pounds lightly, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Hearing acuity is essential.
Color perception and discrimination, and near and far vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other eye.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform varied tasks in response to changing demands and conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Able to work in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold below 32°F in plasma freezers; required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold 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.
Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
Inform donors about 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 and medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.