Role Summary
Center Medical Specialist responsible for evaluating donor suitability, providing donor education and counseling, and managing donor health and safety at a plasma donation center. This role requires EMT Basic/Advanced, Paramedic, or LVN licensure and CPR certification. Location: El Paso, TX.
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 counseling regarding unacceptable test results
- Evaluate and 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
Qualifications
- Certified/licensed EMT, Paramedic, or LVN in the state of employment; CPR certification required
Additional Requirements
- Work is performed standing or sitting for up to 2–4 hours per day
- Bending and twisting of the neck up to 1–2 hours per day
- Frequent hand movement and ability to manipulate objects
- Ability to communicate information clearly and listen effectively; works independently or with guidance
- Physically capable of light lifting up to 50 lbs; may reach below shoulder height
- Hearing and vision requirements; color perception and near/far vision (20/30 and 20/100 in the other eye)
- Exposure to biological fluids and potential infectious organisms; exposure to electrical equipment
- Work in plasma center environment; PPE such as gloves, protective eyewear, and protective garments required
- Exposure to extreme cold in plasma freezers (below 32°F)