$$ EMT or LVN $$ $3000 SIGN ON BONUS

About the role

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay (salary based on licensure and experience)
• $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Career growth and promotions
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers
• No third shift
• Comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, up to 5% 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, PTO, holiday pay, and opportunity to participate in company bonus program

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 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

Requirements

• 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 (Basic or Advanced)
• Current CPR certification required

Physical requirements & work environment

• Work is performed both standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each
• Bending and twisting of neck up to 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 15 lbs. with a maximum lift of 50 lbs.; 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°F while performing functions in plasma freezers
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-gear

Location: Del Rio, TX and McAllen, TX