Medical Professional (EMT/LPN/Paramedic)

Medical Professional

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 challengesones 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
• Maintains Donor Center Compliance
• Manages Donors

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Travel Required: No

Behaviors:

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations:

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education:

• High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications:

• EMT - Intermediate
• CPR Certification

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