Medical Staff Associate

LFB USA; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lfb USA in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Plasma Donor screener and registration specialist to greet donors, register them in the donor management system, and perform initial screenings including vital signs and basic measurements.

The role requires healthcare licensing/certifications as listed (CPR), a high school diploma, and preferred healthcare experience. You will ensure compliance with SOPs, assist during medical emergencies, and maintain professional donor relations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one (1) year work experience preferred.
• Actively licensed or certified in the state where performing duties: EMT/Paramedic/LPN/LVN/RN/NP/PA.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register plasma donors into the donor management system.
• Conduct screening procedures (BP, pulse, temperature, weight, arm checks).
• Perform finger sticks for hematocrit and total protein testing.
• Determine donor eligibility through medical history interview, physical exam, and donor testing education.
• Provide counselling on unacceptable test results.
• Initiate and assist in donor investigations and post-donation information.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Read and interpret directions

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State healthcare license (EMT/Paramedic/LPN/RN/PA)

Job description

• Greet and register new plasma donors into the donor management computer system
• Conduct screening procedures to include taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and arm checks
• Perform finger sticks to test donors for hematocrit testing and total protein testing utilizing screening equipment. Monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system
• Determine donor eligibility by performing donor eligibility assessments, to include; medical history interview, physical examination, educating donor on donor testing, HIV/AIDS virus, donation risks, informed consent, confidential self-exclusion, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) testing as necessary
• Provide counseling to Donors regarding unacceptable test results
• Initiate and assist in donor investigations regarding Post Donation Information
• Evaluate and attend to donor adverse events during the donation process
• Follow all standard operating procedures for all medical emergencies, to include communication with the Center Medical Director and donor transport to emergency medical care facilities. Communicate and seek direction from Center Medical Director and Center Management as necessary
• Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and internal Company Procedures
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future
• Maintain an open line of communication with Management
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with donors, fellow employees, and vendors
• Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner
• Regular attendance and arriving on time to all scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Greet and register new plasma donors into the donor management computer system
• Conduct screening procedures to include taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and arm checks
• Perform finger sticks to test donors for hematocrit testing and total protein testing utilizing screening equipment. Monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system
• Determine donor eligibility by performing donor eligibility assessments, to include; medical history interview, physical examination, educating donor on donor testing, HIV/AIDS virus, donation risks, informed consent, confidential self-exclusion, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) testing as necessary
• Provide counseling to Donors regarding unacceptable test results
• Initiate and assist in donor investigations regarding Post Donation Information
• Evaluate and attend to donor adverse events during the donation process
• Follow all standard operating procedures for all medical emergencies, to include communication with the Center Medical Director and donor transport to emergency medical care facilities. Communicate and seek direction from Center Medical Director and Center Management as necessary
• Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and internal Company Procedures
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures as well as the willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future
• Maintain an open line of communication with Management
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with donors, fellow employees, and vendors
• Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner
• Regular attendance and arriving on time to all scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one (1) year work experience preferred
• Actively licensed or certified in the state where performing duties: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, or Paramedic, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocation Nurse (LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret directions and instructions
• Perform basic math calculations
• Basic computer skills
• Reasoning ability to identify, interpret and apply appropriate information