EMT or LPN for Plasma Donation Center

Grifols•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or LVN for a Center Medical Specialist role at a plasma donation center. The position assesses donor suitability, supports donor safety and education, evaluates and manages injuries or adverse events, and assists with employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-gear. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, in accordance with state requirements, as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to listen to and understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
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; make frequent hand and finger movements; perform precise coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects; and move the feet frequently.
Ability to squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels on rare occasions, and occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely and a maximum of 50 pounds, and to reach below shoulder height.
Essential 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.
Inform donors about potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counsel donors about unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate histories of illness or medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.