Medical Professional (EMT/LPN)
About the position The role of a Medical Professional at Octapharma Plasma is both rewarding and dynamic, offering the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on patients' lives. As a Medical Professional, you will engage in a variety of tasks that ensure the safety and suitability of potential plasma donors. Each day presents new challenges, requiring genuine empathy, skill, and enthusiasm. You will perform medical evaluations of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures, determining donor suitability in consultation with a donor center physician. This role also involves providing limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments, and maintaining communication logs regarding donor suitability. You will review normal and abnormal blood tests to assess continued donor suitability and counsel donors with abnormal test results, deferring them as necessary. In addition to the medical responsibilities, the position requires a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to educate donors, staff, and the community about the plasma donation program. The work environment is fast-paced and requires a high degree of organization, flexibility, and comfort in working with a diverse group of people. The organization prides itself on its supportive environment, excellent teamwork, and strong ethical standards, making it an ideal place for individuals who are self-motivated and eager to learn and advance in their careers. With opportunities for advancement and a focus on employee well-being, Octapharma Plasma is dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture. Responsibilities ? Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures , ? Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician , ? Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments , ? Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors , ? Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability , ? Review normal and abnormal blood tests to determine continued donor suitability , ? Counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly Requirements ? Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program , ? Current licensure as an EMT , ? Current certification in CPR , ? Ability to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation program , ? A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment , ? Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred , ? Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred , ? One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred Nice-to-haves ? Experience in a blood bank or plasma center , ? Previous hospital or field care experience Benefits ? 401(k) , ? Dental insurance , ? Employee assistance program , ? Health insurance , ? Health savings account , ? Opportunities for advancement , ? Paid time off Apply Job!