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If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Physician Substitute - LVN/LPN Part Time Technical Glassboro, NJ, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1243 PURPOSE Ensure suitability of plasmapheresis donors, through the use of the SOP, current FDA and State guidelines, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, and all internal company procedures. General Requirements – Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Company Policies. Ensure donor suitability, product integrity, and continued good health of donors through the center’s compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, state regulations, the Standard Operating Procedure Manual guidelines of the Company and any other applicable regulatory standards. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES Perform HistoryandPhysicalExamsonallapplicantdonors to assess donor suitability. PerformRepeatHistoryandPhysicalexamsonanannualbasisofqualifieddonors. ExplainprocessofPlasmapheresis. ObtainsignedconsentforPlasmapheresis. ExplainallriskinvolvedinPlasmapheresis. Evaluatedonorreactionsandinitiateappropriatetherapy. Initiate emergencymedicalproceduresasneeded,perstandingordersofthephysician. Notifyphysicianof allemergencies. Serveasaliaisonbetweenthecenterandmedical facilities andphysician. Reviewthedonor’saccumulatedlabdata/test resultandcollectionrecordsasrequiredtodeterminethedonor’s continuedsuitability. Provide appropriateandconfidentialcounselingtoineligibldonorcandidates. Counseldonorswithpositivetestresultsandconfirmedpositivetestresults. Maintainboth donorandpersonnelconfidentiality. ReviewnormalSPE testresults. Reviewandcheckdonorswithweight loss asneeded. Performperiodicchecksofdonorfloortoobserve donorsduringplasmapheresisprocess. FunctionasamemberofQualityAssuranceteamwhichmonitorsemployeeperformanceofscreeningandcollectionprocedures. Participate inemployeesafety,educationandtrainingprograms. Providefirst aidforemployeeinjuries. Monitoremergencymedicalsupplies onamonthlybasis. Must be trained at minimum in donor screening after 3 months from Physician Substitute certification. Once certified, assist inreceptionarea,donor floorandplasmaprocessingasneededordirectedby thecentermanager. Assistwithmanagementandadministrationofemployeecounseling,testingandfollow-upofemployee exposures to plasmaor blood. Determine Hematocrit (HCT) and Protein (CA Centers RN only performs) via finger stick and use of the hematastatandrefractometer. PerformProficiencyTesting-(CACentersRNonlyperforms). PerformStatisticalAnalysisofTotalProteinResults(CACentersRNonlyperforms). Perform dailycontrols. Performmonthlystatisticalanalysis. PerformperiodicAccu-Test(CACentersRNonlyperforms). PerformCalibrationofmachines asneeded. ReportingandAccountability ConsultwithMedicalDirector asnecessary regardingdonorsuitabilityandtreatmentofdonorreactions. ConsultwithMedicalDirector asnecessaryregardingmedicationsnotlistedinMedicationHandbook. Unusualmedicalproblems,especiallythoseinvolvingdonorselectionandhealth,andbothdonorandemployeesafety, aretobebrought totheattentionoftheMedicalDirector assoonas possible. Dutiesandperformance are subjecttoperiodicreview byMedicalDirector,QAManager,andCorporate QA department. Responsibleforproductsafetybyselectingonlyhealthydonors,andfordonorsafetyassuringthatproceduresarecorrectlyperformed. Responsibleforprovidingcoverageforallthehoursofoperationthattheyarescheduled.Thisindividualis responsiblefor findinganappropriate substituteiftheycannotcoverthehours. Must read, understandandcomplywithallfederal,state andlocal regulations. OtherResponsibilities Willmakedecisionsregardingdonorsuitability,basedonbroadmedicalknowledge,familiaritywiththe current SOPandall applicable regulations toplasmapheresis. Willevaluatedonor reactionregardingtype,severity,andappropriatetreatmentmethods. Consultwiththemedicaldirectorwheneveranunusual problemoccurs. Willnotify managementifthecenterisoperatingoutsideofthestandardoperatingprocedurestoprevent a detrimental impactonthedonor, employeesor product. Willappraise newproceduresandequipmentforimpactondonor,employeeandproductsafety. Provideoversight forReceptionarea. Perform ancillary dutiesandact asa support personfor thereceptionarea,donor floororplasmaarea. ReviewSOP,cGMP regulations,andcompanypoliciesonannualbasis. Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and as otherwise posted or communicated. Any other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS Must be graduate of recognized educational program and be currently licensed in the state they are employed. Physician Substitute – EMT: Must be EMT basic or above Physician Substitute – RN: Only RN’s or Licensed Physician Assistants may hold this position Physician Substitute – LVN/LPN: Licensed LVN or LPN Individual must meet and maintain current licensing requirement in the state they are employed and company with federal, state and local regulations. Must maintain current certification in CPR Must complete our training program for Physician’s Substitute/Physician Assistant under the supervision of the Center’s Medical Director, and additional programs when deemed necessary Proficient with computer entry Minimum requirement is additionally certified in Donor Screening. Phlebotomy and Plasma Processing certification may be required by management May be required to travel for training Must be proficient in English (Read, Write, Speak). PHYSICAL DEMANDS Performing the responsibilities of the job requires ability to talk and hear. Regularly required use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with the hands and arms. Frequently required to stand, for extended period of time (2–3-hour intervals), walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to read and type while sitting in front of a computer. Physically able to use and operate equipment used in assessing donor suitability as well as equipment used to harvest plasma. Manual dexterity to perform all phases of plasmapheresis. Ability to lift tug and pull up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other conditions common to a donor center. Personal protective equipment required such as eyewear, lab coats, and gloves. #J-18808-Ljbffr