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Medical Professional (EMT/Paramedic/ LPN)Octapharma Plasma • North Riverside, IL, United States
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Medical Professional (EMT / Paramedic / LPN)

Medical Professional (EMT / Paramedic / LPN)

Octapharma Plasma • North Riverside, IL, United States
21 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Looking to Strengthen

your positive impact on patients' lives,

your level of excitement at work,

and your compensation?

We thrive on change.

[So can you!]

The role of a Medical Professional at Octapharma Plasma is rewarding in every sense of the word. No two days are the same as every situation brings exciting new challenges-ones we meet with genuine empathy, skill, and enthusiasm. Our rapidly expanding organization offers the ability to enhance lives, exhilarating work, and the compensation you deserve. Join us as a :

Medical Professional :

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

Evaluates Donor Eligibility

  • Determines donor eligibility of new and return donors for plasmapheresis procedures and immunizations by conducting evaluations to ensure criteria of plasma donors are met and in accordance with SOPs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), and cGMP.
  • May not fulfill Licensed Physician's responsibilities for selection of donors for RBC immunization programs.
  • May not evaluate the eligibility for plasmapheresis of donors with abnormal medical / laboratory findings.
  • Reviews informed consent forms for plasmapheresis and immunization. Includes explanation of procedures, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, possible antibody formation, and dose administration. Offering clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation.
  • Performs medical history reviews and health assessments for donors.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date Physician Communication Logs, in accordance with SOP.
  • Understands and utilizes donor center's donor management system (NexLynk).

Maintains Donor Center Compliance

  • Uses SOPs to facilitate compliance with regulations.
  • Complies with federal, state, local, and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and the proper performance of day-to-day activities.
  • Reviews donor management system (NexLynk) and / or immunization paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Manages Donors

  • Reviews accumulated data in a timely fashion to confirm eligibility and consults with donor center Licensed Physician, as needed.
  • Classifies donors to appropriate program.
  • Monitors donor reactions to plasmapheresis and documents accordingly.
  • Provides appropriate medical care per SOP to donors if complications arise.
  • Interacts with donor center Licensed Physician regarding ordering immunizations.
  • May not order immunizations.
  • Monitors donors for possible adverse reactions to immunization.
  • Medical Professional may not fulfill Licensed Physician's responsibilities in RBC immunization programs.
  • Performs duties for the Hyperimmune Program, if applicable, as described in SOPs.
  • Reviews all normal and abnormal test results in donor management system (Nexlynk) to determine continued donor eligibility.
  • Cannot reinstate donors who have been deferred due to an abnormal Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
  • May not evaluate high-risk / known infectious donors.
  • May only determine the continued eligibility for plasmapheresis of normal, healthy donors.
  • Ensures confidentiality of employee, donor, and donor center records while performing all duties.
  • Counsels donors with abnormal test results or eligibility concerns and defers them according to the donor deferral matrix. Refers donors to appropriate county / state health department or similar for follow-up and diagnostic testing, when applicable per SOP.
  • Additional Responsibilities

  • Train as a Donor Center Technician I, as outlined in the Donor Center Technician I job description. Acknowledgment and signature of the job description are required.
  • Note : This requirement does not apply to exempt managers acting as Emergency MP's.

  • Upon completion of initial training in your functional area, and where applicable :
  • Responsible for mentoring and training Medical Professionals, able to drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance as a Designated Trainer.
  • Train as a QA Backup and perform related duties as required by business needs.
  • Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.
  • JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

  • Graduate of a recognized healthcare-related educational program, such as Physician, Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse). Certified / licensed as an emergency medical technician (EMT Basic, EMT 2-intermediate, or 3- advanced / paramedic, if allowable).
  • Must work within the scope of the professional license / certification, as defined by the state in which the work is performed.
  • Any specific state licensing requirements must be met per location.
  • Alabama : Must always have a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and / or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
  • California : Must be Registered Nurse and be currently licensed in the state. Must be able to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and / or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
  • New Jersey : Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to provide emergency care, per blood bank state regulation.
  • Ohio : Must be an EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Must have at least one (1) RN, LPN, LVN, EMT-P, or EMT-I always present in the Donor Center during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the donor floor area, per state regulation.
  • Washington : Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and / or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
  • One (1)-year experience in the hospital, field care, or experience in a plasma center preferred.
  • Everyone performing moderate complexity testing must possess a current license issued by the state where the donor center is located, based on any required state regulations.
  • Must successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPIapproved training modules or training curriculum.
  • Must have excellent patient / donor assessment skills.
  • Must be able to manage emergency situations in accordance with standard medical care practices.
  • Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.
  • Must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Must be highly organized and have attention to detail.
  • Possess effective physical and clinical assessment skills customer service, and people management skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
  • Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
  • Demonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule).
  • Ability to work shifts consisting of day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Always utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
  • Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
  • Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for screening tests.
  • Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  • Ability to view video display terminal less than 18" away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
  • Enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
  • Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
  • Physical ability to perform CPR and sufficient mobility to immediately assist in treatment of any adverse donor reactions.
  • Interested? Learn more online and apply now at :

    octapharmahiring.com

    And if you know someone else who'd be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along.

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