Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.

Job Summary Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and supervision of approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations. Provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including medication administration or treatments per licensure or certification. Reports to the Center Manager. Responsibilities Promotes positive customer relations with all donors. Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma. Responds to medically related questions from staff in conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician. Performs medical history reviews and health assessments on donors; assesses results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability. Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results; refers donors to community facilities for follow­up and counseling. Explains informed consent to applicant donors, including procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, dose and antibody response; obtains signature and date certifying consent. Handles medical emergencies at the Center; provides routine care per SOPs; elevates situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required; periodically checks emergency kits. Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability; follows SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four­month required test reports; maintains knowledge of rules regarding four­month approvals and grace periods. Assesses signs and symptoms that may result in the inability to continue donating. Understands hyper­immune program policies and oversees donor immunization programs; reviews antibody titer results and maintains awareness of appropriate immunization schedule for each antigen. Ensures accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in SOPs. Maintains a clean, efficient work environment; ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available; follows all HSE and OSHA policies and promotes safety; may conduct routine audits of internal procedures and documentation. Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information. May be cross­trained in other areas to meet business needs. Bilingual skills may be required at the discretion of the organization. Performs other job­related duties as assigned. Education Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school, or naturopathic medical training program. If graduation is from a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school, must also be licensed as a physician or hold state certification as an emergency medical technician. Experience Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health-care environment. Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred. Ability to conduct and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc. Ability to instruct donors, staff, and community regarding the benefits of plasma donation programs. Working Conditions Ability to make decisions with moderate impact on immediate work unit. Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions. Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation. Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time. Examine and assess the skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch, and smell. Reach, bend, kneel, and possess high level of manual dexterity. Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and blood-borne pathogens. Required to wear personal protective equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas. Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs. Equal Opportunity Employer CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr CSL