Center Medical Spec - LVN

GRIFOLS, S.A.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a plasma donation center. The Center Medical Specialist evaluates donor health and suitability, supports donor safety and satisfaction, and helps train employees. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The work is performed in a plasma center and includes potential exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold while working in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-gear, is required.

Requirements

Currently certified or licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment and in accordance with state requirements.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform work involving standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each, and bending and twisting the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day.
Frequent hand and foot movement; ability to make fast, simple finger, hand, and wrist movements and precise coordinated finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
Ability to squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels on rare occasions; occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist.
Ability to lift 15 pounds regularly and a maximum of 50 pounds; may need to reach below shoulder height.
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.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly 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 in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Ability to work around biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32 degrees F in plasma freezers; required to use personal protective equipment.

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.
Inform donors about potential hazards.
Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling about 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.