Role Summary
Center Medical Specialist role at Grifols Plasma Donation Centers. Seeking EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LVN, or LPN to join an international team improving the future of healthcare and the lives of donors. Location: North America (USA/Canada) – Plasma Donation Center network.
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
- Required: Educated and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT
- Required: Current CPR certification
Skills
- Interpersonal and donor-service orientated skills; ability to build rapport with donors
- Confidentiality and handling of sensitive information
- Donor education and counseling
- Ability to evaluate donor health histories and respond to adverse events
- Ability to train and mentor staff
- Experience administering vaccination programs and health education in clinical settings
Additional Requirements
- Physical demands: Standing and/or sitting for up to 2–4 hours per day; bending and twisting of the neck 1–2 hours per day; frequent hand movement; fine motor skills; occasional bending, crouching, or walking
- Physical impact: Light lifting up to 15 lbs with a maximum lift of 50 lbs; ability to reach below shoulder height
- Vision and hearing: Hearing acuity essential; near and far vision with standard corrective measures
- Other: Ability to work independently and with guidance; work in a plasma center; exposure to biological fluids and infectious organisms; exposure to electrical equipment; PPE required in cold plasma environments