Medical Staff Associate

LFB; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LFB in Pueblo, CO is seeking compassionate medical staff to support donor programs. You will greet donors, register them, perform screening, and manage sample testing and eligibility assessments to ensure donor safety.

This role requires CPR certification and active healthcare licensure, plus strong communication, basic math, reading instructions, and computer skills. One year experience preferred; position is full-time with standard shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret directions and instructions.
• Perform basic math calculations.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register new plasma donors into the donor management system.
• Conduct screening procedures: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, arm checks.
• Perform finger sticks for hematocrit and total protein testing.
• Determine donor eligibility via medical history interview, physical exam and informed consent.
• Provide counseling regarding test results and donor information.
• Assist in donor investigations and post-donation information.
• Attend to donor adverse events during donation.
• Follow SOPs for emergencies and communicate with Medical Director.
• Maintain familiarity with state/federal regulations (OSHA, CLIA, cGMP).
• Learn and follow current company procedures and policies.
• Maintain professional demeanor with donors and staff.
• Receive performance feedback professionally.
• Attend scheduled shifts and meetings.

Skills

Strong communication

Read and interpret directions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active state license/certification: EMT/LPN/RN/NP/PA

Job description

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 skillsReasoning ability to identify, interpret and apply appropriate information