EMT or LPN for Plasma Donation Center

Grifols • Rouge, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is seeking a Center Medical Specialist for a plasma donation center. The role involves assessing donor suitability, supporting donor safety and satisfaction, and providing medical support to donors and employees. The position is performed in a plasma center and includes potential exposure to biological fluids and 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

• Be educated and currently certified or licensed in the state of employment, according to state requirements, as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and listen to and understand spoken information.
• Work independently and follow oral or written instructions.
• Perform a wide range of tasks in response to variable demands and changing conditions.
• Communicate sensitive information to diverse groups.
• Meet the stated physical and visual demands, including standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each; frequent hand and foot movement; occasional bending, walking, and twisting; lifting 15 pounds routinely with a maximum lift of 50 pounds; and correctable near and far vision to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other.
• Have hearing acuity and color perception/discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and establish medical histories to determine donor suitability.
• Build rapport with donors to support overall customer satisfaction.
• Maintain donor and staff confidentiality.
• Inform donors about potential hazards.
• Provide donors with general health education and counseling regarding unacceptable test results.
• Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events.
• Evaluate histories of illness or medication use to determine continued donor suitability.
• Assist with employee training.
• Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career growth and promotions
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers
• No third shift
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Up to 5% 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Opportunity to participate in the company bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed