Medical Professional, EMT-Basic

Job Summary

The Medical Professional is responsible for evaluating donors' eligibility for automated plasmapheresis procedures and administering and supervising approved immunizations in accordance with state regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What You’ll Do

• Determines 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, FDA, CLIA, and cGMP.
• Reviews informed consent forms for plasmapheresis and immunization, including explanations of procedures, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, possible antibody formation, and dose administration.
• Offers clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation.
• Performs medical history reviews and health assessments for donors.
• Uses SOPs to facilitate compliance with regulations.
• Reviews donor management system and/or immunization paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews accumulated data in a timely fashion to confirm eligibility and consults with donor center Licensed Physician, as needed.
• Sets donors to appropriate program.
• Maintains confidentiality of employee, donor, and donor center records while performing all duties.
• Counsels 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.
• Performs duties for the Hyperimmune Program, if applicable, as described in SOPs.
• Reviews all normal and abnormal test results in donor management system (Nexlynk) to determine continued donor eligibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This Is What It Takes

• 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.
• One (1)-year experience in the hospital, or field care or experience in plasma center preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.
• Successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPI-approved training modules or training curriculum.
• Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Pay & Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness program, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, company paid holidays, personal time, and more.

Learn More

To learn more about Octapharma Plasma, Inc. and apply, visit: octapharmaplasma.com