EMT or PARA or LPN/LVN or RN

Grifols•Russellville, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role is open to qualified EMTs, paramedics, LPNs/LVNs, or RNs. Salary depends on licensure and experience. The position involves assessing donor suitability, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, responding to injuries or adverse events, and assisting with employee health and training programs. Work is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, laboratory and office equipment, and very cold temperatures in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as an RN, LPN, LVN, 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 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 2–4 hours per day each; bend and twist the neck for 1–2 hours per day; frequently use both hands and fingers for quick, precise movements; and occasionally walk, bend, or twist at the waist.
Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds; reach below shoulder height; and occasionally squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels.
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.
Protect donor and staff confidentiality.
Inform donors about potential hazards.
Provide general health education to donors and counseling regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Evaluate illness and medication histories to ensure continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.