Center Medical Specialist - EMT or Paramedic or LPN/LVN - Grifols : Job Details

Location: NC-Gastonia, US

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: Nursing/Healthcare

Salary is based on licensure and experience

Are you looking for something different? Did you know that your skill set/experience makes you a valuable candidate for a Center Medical Specialist position in one of our plasma donation centers? Grifols prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled its workforce in the last 10 years we're growing, and you can grow with us! For more information visit: www.grifolsplasma.com

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth/Promotions
• Geographic mobility among our more than 300 donation centers
• No Third Shift
• Incredible Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, up to 5% 401K match, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holiday Pay, Opportunity to participate in Company Bonus Program

• 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

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 or EMT. Current CPR 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. Work is performed 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 below 32 degrees F while performing functions in plasma freezers. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and cold-gear.