EMT or Paramedic for Plasma Donation Center

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a full-time EMT or Paramedic for a plasma donation center. The Center Medical Specialist evaluates donor suitability, supports donor safety and satisfaction, and helps ensure confidentiality and appropriate medical care. The role is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, potentially infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F when working with plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear. Salary is based on licensure and experience. A possible $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish. Grifols is a global healthcare company that develops, produces, and markets medicines, solutions, and services in more than 110 countries and regions. The company describes its culture as family-like and offers opportunities for career growth and geographic mobility among its donation centers.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, in accordance with state requirements, as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.
Hold current CPR certification.
Communicate information and ideas clearly and listen to and understand spoken information.
Work independently while following oral or written instructions.
Perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including frequent hand and foot movements, precise finger coordination, hearing acuity, and correctable vision requirements.
Lift up to 50 pounds; light lifting is described as 15 pounds.
Use required personal protective equipment in the plasma center environment.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in English and Spanish, for consideration for a possible $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
Protect 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 or medication use to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.