EMT or LPN/LVN

Grifols•Stonecrest, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking an EMT or LPN/LVN for a plasma donation center. The Center Medical Specialist assesses donor suitability, supports donor safety and education, manages donor injuries and adverse events, and assists with employee training and the Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work is performed in a plasma center and involves exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear, is required. Salary is based on licensure and experience. The position is located at the Stonecrest donation center in Turner Hill, Georgia.

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 (Basic or Advanced).
Current CPR certification is required.
Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and listen to and understand spoken information.
Ability to work independently while following 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 meet the role’s physical and visual demands, including frequent hand and foot movement, coordinated finger movements, occasional bending and twisting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Hearing acuity is essential; color perception and near and far vision must meet the stated standards, correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other to 20/100.

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 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.