Paramedic or Nurse - LPN, LVN, or RN
il y a 25 jours
Pueblo
Job Description This position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The Medical Staff Associate is responsible for donor medical evaluations, determining donor suitability, and assessing donor adverse events. Responsibilities • Greet and register new plasma donors into the donor management computer system., • Conduct screening procedures to include taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and arm checks., • Perform finger sticks to test donors for hematocrit testing and total protein testing utilizing screening equipment. Monitor the electronic donor chart in eDMS., • Determine donor eligibility by performing donor eligibility assessments, to include; medical history interview, physical examination, educating donor on donor testing, HIV/AIDS virus, donation risks, informed consent, confidential self-exclusion, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) testing as necessary., • Provide counseling to Donors regarding unacceptable test results., • Initiate and assist in donor investigations regarding Post Donation Information., • Evaluate and attend to donor adverse events during the donation process., • Follow all standard operating procedures for all medical emergencies, including communication with the Center Medical Director and donor transport to emergency medical care facilities. Communicate and seek direction from the Center Medical Director and Center Management as necessary., • Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and internal Company Procedures., • Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future., • May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business., • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent required., • Minimum one (1) year work experience preferred., • Actively licensed or certified in the state where performing duties: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA)., • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Ability to read and interpret directions and instructions., • Perform basic math calculations., • Basic computer skills., • Reasoning ability to identify, interpret and apply appropriate information., • Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear., • Frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knee., • Manual dexterity to perform all phases of donor plasmapheresis., • Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc., • Ability to stand for extended periods for up to four (4) hours at a time., • Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifty (50) pounds., • Typical work environment with moderate notice level., • May be exposed to freezing temperatures for short periods of time., • Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Company DescriptionLFB is a bio-pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets plasma derived products and recombinant proteins for the treatment of patients with serious and often rare diseases. Founded in 1994 in France, LFB is one of the leading European bio-pharmaceutical companies providing mainly hospital-based healthcare professionals, with blood derived therapeutics with the vision to provide treatment options to patients in three major areas – immunology, haemostasias and intensive care.LFB is a bio-pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets plasma derived products and recombinant proteins for the treatment of patients with serious and often rare diseases. Founded in 1994 in France, LFB is one of the leading European bio-pharmaceutical companies providing mainly hospital-based healthcare professionals, with blood derived therapeutics with the vision to provide treatment options to patients in three major areas – immunology, haemostasias and intensive care.