Anatomical/ Clinical Pathologist Part Time Contract Up to 4 Hours Weekly

Octapharma Plasma; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the plasma industry is seeking a Contracted Licensed Physician to ensure donor safety and compliance with regulations. The role involves supervising medical staff, providing consultations, and overseeing donor interactions. This part-time position requires a medical license and offers a monthly retainer.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current medical license in the state.
• Approved as CLIA Laboratory Director, Clinical Consultant, and Technical Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent medical judgment regarding donor safety.
• Supervise medical staff and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Deliver mandated training for donor center medical staff.

Skills

Medical judgment

Supervision

Compliance

Education

Graduate from a licensed medical or osteopathic school

Current medical license

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – Contracted Licensed Physician (Alternate)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

To provide independent medical judgment and discretion regarding donor safety, health, and suitability for plasmapheresis and/or immunization. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to supervise medical staff and ensure compliance with federal and international regulations, as well as internal standard operating procedures. All duties assigned are required for up to 4 hours per week. A monthly retainer is also provided.

• Donor Interaction
• Ensure donor satisfaction through oversight of physician substitutes (Medical Professionals; RN, LPN, EMT / Paramedic) interactions and responsiveness to donor needs.
• Select suitable plasmapheresis donors according to medical education, experience, and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), FDA, OSHA, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), including informed consent administration and medical history assessment.
• Consultation Availability
• Provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultation regarding donor eligibility, acting as the Primary Licensed Physician.
• Informed Consent Explanation
• Ensure detailed explanations of informed consents for plasmapheresis and immunization are provided to donors in compliance with applicable federal regulations.
• Donor Inquiry Response
• Supervise physician substitutes in addressing donor questions and ensuring that donors are given a clear opportunity to refuse participation.
• Physical Examinations
• Oversee the performance of physical examinations and analyze accumulated data to confirm established donor eligibility promptly.
• Medical Oversight
• Provide oversight to ensure that physician substitutes assess unusual or severe donor reactions with appropriate medical judgment.

• Training Requirements
• Deliver federally and internationally mandated training for donor center medical staff, including Physician Substitutes and Alternate Physicians.
• Management of Donor Reactions
• Exercise medical judgment to assess donor reactions and implement appropriate management procedures in line with current SOPs.
• Confidential Counseling
• Ensure that confidential counseling is provided to unacceptable donors, when applicable.
• Lab Result
• Review unusual or abnormal lab results, exercising independent judgment to determine future eligibility for donation.
• Service Delivery
• Determine the method and means for the performance of contracted services in accordance with applicable regulations and client requirements.

Education Specifications

• Must be a graduate from a licensed medical or osteopathic school.
• Must hold a current medical license in the state where the center operates.
• Must be approved by the state licensing agency as the CLIA Laboratory Director, Clinical Consultant, and Technical Consultant for the donor center, as applicable.

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