Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.

CSL Plasma Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Paramedic or Nurse to join their team in a part-time role. This position is pivotal in ensuring donor safety and suitability for plasma donation. You will engage with donors, conduct medical assessments, and provide emergency care as needed. Your expertise will directly contribute to the health and well-being of individuals relying on plasma donations. Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values your contributions and offers a meaningful career in healthcare. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, or medical training program is essential.
• Must have at least one year of experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate donor suitability for plasma donation and provide medical care.
• Conduct interviews and health assessments for donors.

Skills

Patient Care

Emergency Medical Care

Customer Relations

Medical Assessments

Confidentiality

Education

Graduation from a nursing or medical training program

Licensure as a physician or EMT

Tools

Electronic donor information management system

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.

Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.

Location: Americas, US-MN, Minneapolis 414, CSL Plasma

Time Type: Part-time

Posted on: 2 days ago

The Opportunity

Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures. Administration and supervision of approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations. Provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including the administration of medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification.

You will report to the Center Manager.

The Role

• Promotes positive customer relations with all donors.
• Conducts confidential and effective interviews with donors to obtain necessary information regarding suitability to donate plasma.
• In conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician, responds to medically related questions from staff including donor suitability and provides information to staff on medically related issues.
• Performs medical history reviews and health assessments on donors. Assesses results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.
• Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results. Refers donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
• Explains informed consent to applicant donors, including explanation of procedures, hazards and potential adverse events; explanation of immunization schedules, dose and antibody response; providing clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation; obtaining signature and date certifying informed consent.
• Handles medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); elevates situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required. Periodically checks emergency kits to assure supplies are present and in-date.
• Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability. Follows SOPs regarding acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports. Maintains knowledge of and applies all rules regarding four-month approvals and grace periods.
• Assesses signs and symptoms a donor may exhibit that may result in the inability to continue donating.
• Understands the policies and procedures associated with hyper immune programs at the center where applicable, and oversees donor immunization programs. Reviews antibody titer results as required. Maintains awareness of appropriate immunization schedule for each antigen.
• Ensures the accurate recording of donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in the SOPs.
• Maintains clean efficient work environment, and ensures sufficient operating supplies and forms are available as needed. Follows all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures. Promotes safety in all actions. May conduct routine audits of these internal procedures and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet the needs of the business.
• Bilingual skills may be required, at the discretion of the organization, to meet the needs of the business.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Your skills and experience

Education

• Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school or naturopathic medical training program.
• If graduation is from a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school, must also currently be licensed as a physician or state certification as an emergency medical technician.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care environment.
• Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment of heart, lung sounds, signs of drug use, etc.
• Ability to instruct donors, staff and community regarding the benefit of plasma donation programs.

Working Conditions

(physical & mental requirements)

• Ability to make decisions, which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.
• Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions.
• Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
• Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time.
• Examine and assess the skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch and smell.
• Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity.
• Occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and blood borne pathogens.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.
• Required to work overtime and extended hours to support center operational needs.

Our Benefits

For more information on CSL Plasma benefits visit CSL Benefits.

About CSL Plasma

CSL Plasma is one of the world's largest collectors of human plasma. Our work helps to ensure that people with rare and serious diseases are able to live normal, healthy lives. We are committed to our work because lives depend on us. Learn more about CSL Plasma.

We want CSL to reflect the world around us

As a global organization with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces diversity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity & Inclusion at CSL.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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