Medical Staff Associate

LFB34 LFB American Plasma; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LFB Biopharmaceuticals is seeking a dedicated donor center professional to greet donors, conduct screenings, and determine eligibility while upholding safety standards and regulatory compliance.

The role requires relevant licenses, CPR certification, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced medical environment. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and maintain a professional demeanor with donors and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one 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 new plasma donors in the donor management computer system.
• Conduct screening procedures: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and arm checks.
• Perform finger sticks to test hematocrit and total protein; monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Determine donor eligibility via medical history interview, physical exam, donor testing education, informed consent, and SPE review as needed.
• Provide counseling to donors regarding unacceptable test results.
• Initiate and assist in donor investigations for Post Donation Information.
• Evaluate and address donor adverse events during donation.
• Follow SOPs for medical emergencies and coordinate with the Center Medical Director and donor transport.
• Learn and maintain familiarity with OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, and company procedures.
• Maintain communication with Management and a professional demeanor with donors and staff.
• Attend scheduled shifts and meetings timely.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR certification

Reading directions

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 skills
• Reasoning ability to identify, interpret and apply appropriate information

Today, LFB is among the leading European bio-pharmaceutical companies providing mainly hospital-based healthcare professionals with plasma-derived or recombinant medicinal products in three major therapeutic areas: immunology, haemostasis, and intensive care. Life of patients is our purpose! Let's Work together in a climate of sharing, mutual exchange, trust and transparency. We are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

AA/M/F/D/V.

This organization participates in E-Verify.