EMT - PARA - Bilingual Spanish Required

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Grifols is a global healthcare company that, since 1909, has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce, and market innovative medicines, solutions, and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

About the role

Seeking an EMT or Paramedic for a Center Medical Specialist position in one of our plasma donation centers.

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

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
• Current CPR certification required

Attributes

• 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 occasions
• 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
• Ability 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

What’s In It For You

• 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

$3,000 Sign On Bonus