Bilingual Plasma Center LPN - Medical Support Specialist

BioLife Plasma; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services is hiring a Plasma Center Medical Support LPN - Bilingual Spanish/English to support daily plasma center operations in Colorado Springs. You will determine donor eligibility, review laboratory results, manage donor adverse events, and notify donors of unsuitable test results, under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

The role requires a current LPN/LVN license, CPR/AED certification, and at least two years in a clinical or hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: LPN or LVN
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
• Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
• Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
• Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

• You will determine donor eligibility; to include, proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing SPE.
• You will evaluate donor reaction(s), which occurs at the facility as outlined in the SOPs. Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• You will refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• You will support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
• You will manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER. Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
• You can be a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

CPR/AED certification

Clinical experience

Donor eligibility basics

Education

LPN or LVN license

Job description

BioLife Plasma Services is hiring a Plasma Center Medical Support LPN - Bilingual Spanish/English to support daily plasma center operations in Colorado Springs. You will determine donor eligibility, review laboratory results, manage donor adverse events, and notify donors of unsuitable test results, under the Center Manager and Center Physician.

The role requires a current LPN/LVN license, CPR/AED certification, and at least two years in a clinical or hospital setting.