EMT or PARAMEDIC

Join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare and enhance the lives of millions of people. Grifols is a global healthcare company that has been improving health and well-being since 1909. As leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine, we develop, produce, and market innovative medicines, solutions, and services in over 110 countries and regions.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay based on licensure and experience
• Career growth and promotion opportunities
• Geographic mobility among more than 300 donation centers
• No third shift
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Up to 5% 401K match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
  • Opportunity to participate in company bonus program

About The Job

• Perform physical examinations 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 of 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

Requirements

• Educated and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT
• Current CPR certification required

Attributes

• Work is performed both standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each
• Position requires bending and twisting of the neck for 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 to grasp and manipulate objects
• Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch, or sit on heels on rare occasions
• Occasionally walks, bends, and twists at the 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 effectively; ability to listen and understand information 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 environment:
  • 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