Medical Professional - EMT - Part-Time

h4 style="text-align: center;"span style="color: #0066cc;"spanstrongLooking to Strengthen/strong/span/span/h4 h4 style="text-align: center;"span style="color: #0066cc;"strongyour positive impact on patients’ lives,/strong/span/h4 h4 style="text-align: center;"span style="color: #0066cc;"strongyour level of excitement at work,/strong/span/h4 h4 style="text-align: center;"span style="color: #0066cc;"strongand your compensation?/strong/span/h4 h4 style="text-align: center;"/h4 h4 style="text-align: center;"span style="color: #0066cc;"spanstrongWe thrive on change./strong/span/span/h4 h4 style="text-align: center;"span style="color: #0066cc;"strong[So can you!]/strong/span/h4 p /p pspan style="color: black;"The role of an EMT/Paramedic 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:/span/p pstrongspanMedical Professional /span/strong/p pspan style="color: #0066cc;"strongThis Is What You’ll Do:/strong/spanspan style="color: #0066cc;" /span/p pstrongESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:/strongspan style="color: #0066cc;" /span/p h1Evaluates Donor Eligibilityspan style="color: #0066cc;" /span/h1 ul liDetermines 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./li listrongMay not /strongfulfill Licensed Physician’s responsibilities for selection of donors for RBC immunization programs./li listrongMay not /strongevaluate the eligibility for plasmapheresis of donors with abnormal medical/laboratory findings./li liReviews 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./li liPerforms medical history reviews and health assessments for donors./li liMaintains accurate and up-to-date Physician Communication Logs, in accordance with SOP./li liUnderstands and utilizes donor center’s donor management system (NexLynk)./li /ul h1Maintains Donor Center Compliancespan style="color: #0066cc;" /span/h1 ul liUses SOPs to facilitate compliance with regulations./li liComplies 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./li liReviews donor management system (NexLynk) and/or immunization paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness./li /ul h1Manages Donorsspan style="color: #0066cc;" /span/h1 ul liReviews accumulated data in a timely fashion to confirm eligibility and consults with donor center Licensed Physician, as needed./li liClassifies donors to appropriate program./li liMonitors donor reactions to plasmapheresis and documents accordingly./li liProvides appropriate medical care per SOP to donors if complications arise./li liInteracts with donor center Licensed Physician regarding ordering immunizations./li listrongMay not /strongorder immunizations./li liMonitors donors for possible adverse reactions to immunization./li liMedical Professional strongmay not /strongfulfill Licensed Physician’s responsibilities in RBC immunization programs./li liPerforms duties for the Hyperimmune Program, if applicable, as described in SOPs./li liReviews all normal and abnormal test results in donor management system (Nexlynk) to determine continued donor eligibility./li listrongCannot /strongreinstate donors who have been deferred due to an abnormal Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE)./li listrongMay not /strongevaluate high-risk/known infectious donors./li listrongMay only /strongdetermine the continued eligibility for plasmapheresis of normal, healthy donors./li liEnsures confidentiality of employee, donor, and donor center records while performing all duties./li liCounsels 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./li /ul h1Additional Responsibilitiesspan style="color: #0066cc;" /span/h1 ul liTrain 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./li /ul pNote: This requirement does not apply to exempt managers acting as Emergency MP’s.span style="color: #0066cc;" /span/p ul liUpon completion of initial training in your functional area, and where applicable:/li liResponsible for mentoring and training Medical Professionals, able to drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance as a Designated Trainer./li liTrain as a QA Backup and perform related duties as required by business needs./li liPerforms other job-related tasks as assigned./li /ul pstrongJOB SPECIFICATIONS:/strong/p ul liGraduate 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)./li liMust work within the scope of the professional license/certification, as defined by the state in which the work is performed./li liAny specific state licensing requirements must be met per location./li listrongAlabama: /strongMust 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./li listrongCalifornia: /strongMust 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./li listrongNew Jersey: /strongMust 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./li listrongOhio: /strongMust 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./li listrongWashington: /strongMust 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./li liOne (1)-year of experience in the hospital, field care, or experience in a plasma center preferred./li liEveryone 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./li liMust successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPIapproved training modules or training curriculum./li liMust have excellent patient/donor assessment skills./li liMust be able to manage emergency situations in accordance with standard medical care practices./li liMaintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation./li liMust maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification./li liMust be highly organized and have attention to detail./li liPossess effective physical and clinical assessment skills customer service, and people management skills./li liAbility to understand and follow SOPs and protocols./li liMust possess basic computer knowledge and skills. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred./li liMust be able to speak, read, write, and understand English./li liDemonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule)./li liAbility to work shifts consisting of day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis./li /ul pstrongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:/strong/p ul liAbility to sit or stand for extended periods./li liAlways utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)./li liAbility to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds./li liAbility to bend, stoop, or kneel./li liAbility to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for screening tests./li liOccupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens./li liAbility to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time./li liEnter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures./li liOccasional exposure to and handling of dry ice./li liAbility to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication./li liPhysical ability to perform CPR and sufficient mobility to immediately assist in treatment of any adverse donor reactions./li /ul divstrongspan style="color: #0070c0;"This Is Why EMTs/Paramedics Love Working Here:/span/strongspan /span/div div ul liWe offer typically better pay and benefits than hospitals/li liOur team is immersed in a setting of constant, exciting change/li liExcellent teamwork/friendly co-workers/li liSupportive environment/li liStrong ethical standards/li liOpportunities for advancement/li /ul /div divstrongspan /span/strong/div divstrongspan style="color: #0070c0;"Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits./span/strong/div div /div divspanWe’re widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel./span/div div /div div ul liFormal training/li liOutstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance/li liHealth savings account (HSA)/li liEmployee assistance program (EAP)/li liWellness program/li li401 (k) retirement plan/li liPaid time off/li liCompany-paid holidays/li liPersonal time/li /ul /div divstrongspan style="color: #0070c0;"More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc./span/strong/div divspanWith donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch./span/div div /div divstrongstrongspan style="color: #0070c0;"Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:/span/strong/strong/div divstrongstrongspan style="color: #0070c0;" /span/strong/strong/div div pstronga href="https://www.octapharmaplasma.com/careers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"https://www.octapharmaplasma.com/careers/a/strong/p strongspan style="color: #0070c0;" /span/strongstrongspan style="color: #0070c0;"And if you know someone else who’d be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along./span/strong/div div /div h4strongspanINNER SATISFACTION./span/strong/h4 h4strongspanOUTSTANDING IMPACT./span/strongspan /span/h4