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EMT or PARA

Grifols
Full-time
On-site
Lake Charles, LA
Operations

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Role Summary

Center Medical Specialist — Seeking EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic for Plasma Donation Center. Salary is based on licensure and experience.

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

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Current CPR certification required

Skills

  • Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly; listen and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Works independently and within guidance of oral or written instructions
  • Relates sensitive information to diverse groups; works in a plasma center
  • Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms
  • Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment
  • Exposure to extreme cold and use of personal protective equipment

Physical Demands / Additional Requirements

  • Work is performed both standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day
  • Bending and twisting of neck up from 1 to 2 hours per day
  • Light lifting of 15 lbs with a maximum lift of 50 lbs; may reach below shoulder height
  • Color perception, near and far vision as specified; hearing acuity essential
  • Frequent hand movement; ability to manipulate objects; may squat, crouch, or sit on heels
  • Travel and geographic mobility across donation centers may be involved