LVN / EMT or Paramedic - Bilingual in Spanish

Grifols•Odessa, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center in Odessa, Texas. The role conducts donor examinations and reviews medical histories to determine eligibility to donate, while supporting donor safety, education, and satisfaction. The position also evaluates and manages donor injuries and adverse events, assists with employee training, and administers the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work takes place in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F when working in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear, is required. The job involves varied physical and communication demands, including standing and sitting, frequent hand and foot movements, occasional bending and twisting, and light lifting.

Requirements

Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, Paramedic, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Current CPR certification is required.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Able to communicate information clearly and understand spoken information and instructions.
Able to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Able to perform a wide range of tasks under variable demands and changing conditions.
Able to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Meet the stated physical and sensory demands, including standing and sitting for 2 to 4 hours per day each; neck bending and twisting for 1 to 2 hours per day; frequent hand movement and foot movement; occasional walking, bending, and waist twisting; rare squatting, crouching, or sitting on one's heels; light lifting of 15 pounds and maximum lifting of 50 pounds; and required hearing and vision capabilities.

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.