EMT or Paramedic

Grifols•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols is a global healthcare company seeking an EMT or Paramedic for a Center Medical Specialist position in one of their plasma donation centers. This role involves performing physical examinations, establishing medical history to determine donor suitability, building rapport with donors, ensuring confidentiality, educating donors on general health and potential hazards, evaluating and managing donor injuries, and assisting in employee training and vaccine administration. The company offers a competitive pay scale, career growth opportunities, geographic mobility among its centers, and a comprehensive benefits package. Grifols has a family-like culture and has experienced significant growth, offering opportunities for employees to grow with the company.

Requirements

Educated and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocation Nurse, Paramedic, EMT Advanced or EMT Basic.
Current CPR/BLS certification required.
Work is performed both standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each.
The position does require bending and twisting of neck up from 1 to 2 hours per day.
Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch or sit on one's heels on rare occasion.
Occasionally walks, bends and twists at waist.
Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs.
May reach below shoulder height.
Hearing acuity essential.
Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Works independently and within guidance of oral or written instructions.
Performs a wide range of tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions.
Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.
Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment.
Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while performing functions in plasma freezers.
Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examination and establish medical history to determine donor suitability
Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction
Ensure donor and staff confidentiality
Responsible for donor awareness to potential hazards
Provide donor education regarding general health and provide counseling regarding unacceptable test results
Evaluate & manage donor injuries and adverse events
Perform evaluations of any history of illness or medications to ensure continued donor suitability
Assist in employee training
Administer employee Hepatitis Vaccine program