EMT - LPN

Grifols•Richmond, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. Candidates may be EMT-B, EMT-A, paramedics, or LPNs. The role involves assessing donor suitability, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, responding to donor injuries or adverse events, and assisting with employee training and the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. The position is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

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.
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 a wide range of tasks amid variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
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.
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 move both hands and feet; and occasionally walk, bend, twist at the waist, or squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely and a maximum of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.

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 counseling regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate histories of illness or medications to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.