Physician Substitute - LPN, RN, Paramedic or EMT-A

Position Summary

The Physician Substitute determines the acceptability of all first-time donors and return applicant donors under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Center Licensed Physician(s).

Essential Functions (ES)

• Performs new and returning donor physicals, and annual donor physicals.
• Administers and answers donor questions about the Plasmapheresis Informed Consent, RSV Plasmapheresis Informed Consent and the informed consent for any other applicable donation program.
• Administers the AIDS Bulletin and assesses the donors understanding of high-risk activities.
• Keeps accurate, legible, and complete donor records in accordance with cGMP.
• Reviews normal donor laboratory work within time requirements as outlined in the SOPs and refers abnormal lab work to the Licensed Center Physician(s).
• Observes and approves staff training in medically related areas.
• Ensures donor reviews are executed in accordance with SOPs.
• Provides immediate care and assessment of all donor reactions.

Competencies

• Able to follow the cGMP’s and procedures with great attention to detail.
• Able to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Basic computer skills including experience with software programs such as Word, Excel, and GroupWise.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor when interacting with peers and donors.

Experience Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: None.
• Certification: CPR certified or the ability to obtain certification.
• Licenses: Current RN, LPN, or Advanced EMT license in the state the Donor Center operates.

Compliance Requirements (ES)

Employees are responsible for ensuring compliance with all ADMA Quality policies, standards, and SOPs in their area of work and responsibility. This includes ensuring all Quality Assurance (QA) records and reports, Human Resources (HR) policies, and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) procedures and practices are completed in a timely manner. Any delay or failure to comply with policies, standards and procedures is required to be communicated/escalated to the appropriate responsible parties, such as QA, HR, or EH&S depending on the issue.

Job Limitations

• The Physician Substitute May Not:
• Preserve the Licensed Center Physician’s responsibilities for: Therapeutic Exchange PlasmaRBC ImmunizationPlasmapheresis of HBsAg reactive DonorsPlasmapheresis of HIV antibody positive DonorsDisease State Donor ProgramsReview abnormal lab results.
• Re-instate Donors who have been deferred due to an abnormal Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Licensed Center Physician approval is required for the reinstatements of deferred donors. The Physician Substitute may only review steps with Licensed Center Physician to re-establish suitability of a Donor.

Benefits

• 401K plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Medical, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Company paid STD and LTD.
• 3 Weeks’ Paid Time Off (within the first year).
• Tuition Assistance (after the first year).