EMT or LPN/LVN or RN

Grifols•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LPN/LVN, or RN to work as a Center Medical Specialist at a plasma donation center. The role involves assessing donor suitability and health, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, responding to injuries and adverse events, and assisting with employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The work is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids, potentially infectious organisms, 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, in accordance with state requirements, as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT.
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to perform the physical and communication tasks described, including standing and sitting, frequent hand and foot movement, occasional bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently and follow oral or written instructions, handle variable demands and changing conditions, and communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Hearing acuity is essential; specified corrected vision and color perception are required.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
Ensure donor and staff confidentiality.
Inform donors about 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 with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.