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 LPN/LVN, Plasma Donation Center — San Antonio
Assess donor eligibility and respond to medical events at Grifols’ plasma center in San Antonio. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.
Description
- Conduct physical exams and record medical histories to assess donor eligibility
- Build rapport with donors and support a positive experience
- Protect donor and staff confidentiality
- Alert donors to potential hazards
- Educate donors about general health
- Counsel donors about unacceptable test results
- Assess and manage donor injuries and adverse events
- Review illness and medication histories to confirm ongoing donor eligibility
- Support employee training
- Administer the employee hepatitis vaccination program
Requirements
- Hold current licensure or certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment, meeting state requirements
- Maintain current CPR certification
- Be able to stand and sit for 2 to 4 hours per day each
- Be able to bend and twist the neck for 1 to 2 hours per day
- Frequently move the hands and make quick, simple movements with the fingers, hands, and wrists
- Make precise, coordinated finger movements to grasp and handle objects
- Move the feet frequently and, on rare occasions, squat, crouch, or sit on the heels
- Walk, bend, and twist at the waist
- Lift 15 pounds, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds
- Reach below shoulder height
- Have essential hearing acuity
- Distinguish colors and have near and distance vision correctable to 20/30 in one eye and 20/100 in the other
- Communicate and understand spoken information
- Work independently and follow spoken or written instructions
- Perform a broad range of tasks under varying demands and changing conditions
- Communicate sensitive information to diverse groups
- Work in a plasma center
- Work around biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms
- Use electrical office and laboratory equipment
- Work in extreme cold below 32°F while operating plasma freezers
- Use required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear
- Spanish bilingual ability is preferred
Benefits
- $3,000 new employee bonus
- Competitive pay
- Career growth and promotion opportunities
- Geographic mobility across more than 300 donation centers
- No third shift
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to 5% 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Opportunity to participate in the company bonus program