EMT or Paramedic or LPN

Grifols•Muskegon, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Medical Specialist works in a plasma donation center and helps determine donor suitability, support donor safety, and provide a positive donor experience. The role includes conducting physical examinations and reviewing medical histories, educating donors about general health and test results, and evaluating illness or medication histories to confirm continued eligibility. The specialist also responds to donor injuries and adverse events, supports employee training, and administers the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. The position is intended for an EMT, Paramedic, or LPN and requires current certification or licensure in the state of employment, as well as current CPR certification. 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 an EMT, Paramedic, or LPN.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Communicate information and ideas clearly and understand spoken information.
Work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Meet the physical and sensory demands described in the posting, including frequent hand and foot movement, occasional bending and twisting, and light lifting of 15 pounds with a maximum lift of 50 pounds.
Work in a plasma center with potential exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in plasma freezers; use required protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Protect donor and staff confidentiality.
Inform donors about potential hazards.
Provide general health education and counsel donors regarding 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.