EMT or LPN

Grifols•Cookeville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role is open to candidates certified or licensed as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT, with salary based on licensure and experience. The specialist assesses donor suitability, supports donor safety and education, responds to injuries and 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, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment is required.

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 so others understand, 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 amid variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Physical capability for frequent hand and foot movement, precise finger coordination, occasional walking, bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Hearing acuity is essential; color perception and near and far vision must meet the stated correctable vision requirements.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear.

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 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 in employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.