Grifols is a global healthcare, biotechnology, and manufacturing company focused on plasma-derived medicines and other solutions for patients with rare diseases and chronic conditions. Its work spans research and development, pharmaceutical production, and worldwide distribution, making Grifols a relevant employer for professionals interested in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and healthcare innovation.
Bilingual EMT or LVN – Grifols Plasma Donation Center, Victoria, TX
Serve as a Center Medical Specialist at Grifols’ Victoria plasma donation center, conducting donor examinations and managing adverse events. Educate donors, protect confidentiality, assess ongoing eligibility, and support employee health programs.
Description
- Conduct physical examinations and review medical histories to assess donor suitability
- Establish positive relationships with donors and support a strong customer experience
- Protect donor and employee confidentiality
- Explain potential hazards to donors
- Educate donors about general health
- Discuss unacceptable test results with donors and provide appropriate counseling
- Assess and manage donor injuries and adverse events
- Review illness and medication histories to confirm ongoing donor suitability
- Support employee training activities
- Administer the employee Hepatitis Vaccine program
Requirements
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
- Current education and certification or licensure in the employment state as an Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Licensed Vocational Nurse, in accordance with state requirements
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to stand and sit for 2 to 4 hours per day each
- Ability to bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day
- Frequent hand and finger use with precise coordination
- Ability to squat, crouch, or sit on the heels occasionally
- Ability to lift 15 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds maximum
- Essential hearing acuity
- Correctable near and far vision with color perception and discrimination
- Ability to communicate and understand spoken and written instructions
- Ability to work independently and follow oral or written directions
- Ability to perform varied tasks under changing demands and conditions
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to diverse groups
- Ability to work in a plasma center with exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, electrical equipment, and temperatures below 32°F
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for bilingual English/Spanish candidates
- Competitive compensation
- Career advancement and promotion opportunities
- Geographic mobility across more than 300 donation centers
- No third-shift schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to 5% 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Program
- Personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear