Paramedic

Responsibilities

• Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures under general supervision.
• Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including administering medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification.
• Interview donors and perform medical history reviews to determine suitability for plasma donation.
• Respond to medically related questions and provide information to staff on donor suitability in conjunction with the Center Medical Director.
• Review test results and assess donor symptoms to determine continued suitability for donation.
• Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results; refer donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
• Provide routine care following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); escalate critical medical situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.

Qualifications

• 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 currently be licensed as a physician or state-certified as an emergency medical technician.
• For NY: Current state licensure or certification as an RN, MD, or DO in the state of application or a reciprocal state.
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc.
• RNs are eligible to apply.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.