Plasma Donor Care Specialist (LPN/LVN/RN)

CSL Vifor; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma in Edison, New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Staff Associate to support donor screening, medical assessment, and basic care. The role requires licensure or eligibility in nursing, paramedic, PA, or medical disciplines with experience in regulated clinical settings.

Responsibilities include evaluating donor eligibility for automated plasmapheresis, providing routine care per SOPs, and escalating critical situations to physicians as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position in Edison.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school or naturopathic medical training program.
• Current licensure or certification according to local requirements may be required depending on role.
• Experience working in health care settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
• Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff under licensure.
• Interview donors and perform medical history reviews for eligibility.
• Consult with Center Medical Director on donor suitability and questions.
• Review test results and monitor donor status for continued eligibility.
• Counsel donors on reactive test results and refer for follow-up care.
• Provide routine care following SOPs and escalate critical cases to physicians.

Education

Paramedic training

Nursing program

Physician assistant program

Medical school

Naturopathic medical training

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, responsible for evaluating donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures
• Provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff including administering medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification
• Interviews donors and performs medical history reviews to obtain necessary information to determine suitability to donate plasma
• In conjunction with the Center Medical Director, responds to medically related questions and provides information to staff on donor suitability
• Reviews test results and determines continued donor suitability; assesses donor symptoms that may result in the inability to continue donating
• Notifies and counsels donors regarding reactive test results; refers donors to community facilities for follow-up and counseling
• Provides routine care following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); escalates critical medical situations to Center Physician or local medical service providers as required

Qualifications:

• 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
• For NY: current state licensure or certification as an RN, MD or DO in the state you are applying for work or in a reciprocal state
• Minimum of one (1) year relevant 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.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.

The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $28.90/hour - $39.30/hour. Please note this wage range reflects what CSL expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.