EMT - LPN

Grifols•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Grifols is hiring a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role is open to candidates qualified as an EMT-B, EMT-A, paramedic, or LPN. The specialist assesses donor suitability, supports donor safety and education, manages donor injuries and adverse events, and contributes to employee training and the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program. Work is performed in a plasma center and includes exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms, office and laboratory equipment, and extreme cold in plasma freezers. Required personal protective equipment includes protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear. Salary depends on licensure and experience. The listed estimated hourly ranges are $20–$22 for EMT-B, $22–$24 for EMT-A, $24–$27 for paramedics, and $28–$32 for LPNs. The role is also eligible to participate in up to 4% of the company bonus pool.

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.
Have current CPR certification.
Be able to perform work while standing and sitting for up to 2–4 hours per day each.
Be able to bend and twist the neck for 1–2 hours per day; perform frequent hand and finger movements; and make precise coordinated movements to grasp and manipulate objects.
Be able to move the feet frequently and, on rare occasions, squat, crouch, or sit on one's heels; occasionally walk, bend, and twist at the waist.
Be able to lift 15 pounds routinely, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds, and reach below shoulder height.
Have essential hearing acuity and the stated color perception, near-vision, and far-vision abilities: vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100.
Be able to communicate information and ideas clearly, listen to and understand spoken information, and relate sensitive information to diverse groups.
Be able to work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
Be able to perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
Be able to work in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms, electrical office and laboratory equipment, and temperatures below 32°F in plasma freezers; use required 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.
Make donors aware of potential hazards.
Provide donor education about general health and counsel donors regarding unacceptable test results.
Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
Review histories of illness and medications to determine continued donor suitability.
Assist with employee training.
Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.