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 Spanish EMT/Paramedic at Grifols - Greenville, SC
Provide donor suitability assessments and manage injuries or adverse events at Grifols’ Greenville plasma donation center. Support donor education, employee training, and the employee hepatitis vaccination program.
Description
- Conduct physical examinations and document medical histories to assess donor eligibility
- Establish positive relationships with donors and support a satisfactory donor experience
- Protect the confidentiality of donor and employee information
- Explain potential hazards and relevant safety considerations to donors
- Educate donors about general health matters
- Discuss unacceptable test results with donors and provide appropriate counseling
- Assess and manage donor injuries and other adverse events
- Review illness and medication histories to confirm ongoing donor eligibility
- Contribute to employee training initiatives
- Administer the employee hepatitis vaccination program
Requirements
- Hold current education and state-authorized certification or licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT
- Maintain current CPR certification
- Fluency in Spanish and English is required
- 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
- Perform frequent hand and finger movements requiring precise coordination
- Occasionally squat, crouch, or sit on the heels
- Lift 15 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds at maximum
- Meet essential hearing requirements
- Have correctable near and distance vision, including color perception and discrimination
- Communicate effectively and understand spoken information
- Work independently and follow verbal or written instructions
- Adapt to varied tasks and changing conditions
- Communicate sensitive information to diverse groups
- Work in a plasma donation center
- Handle exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms
- Use electrical office and laboratory equipment safely
- Work in temperatures below 32°F while operating plasma freezers
- Use required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-weather gear
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus
- Competitive compensation
- Career advancement and promotion opportunities
- Geographic mobility across more than 300 donation centers
- No third-shift schedule
- Medical insurance benefits
- Dental insurance benefits
- Vision insurance benefits
- Up to a 5% 401(k) match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Eligibility to participate in the company bonus program