Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN
Company: CSL Behring LTD
Location: Kent
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Summary 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. Job Description 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. This
includes 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 apply all rules regarding four-month
approvals and grace periods. Assess signs and symptoms a donor may
exhibit that may result in the inability to continue donating.
Manages employee hepatitis B and influenza immunization program,
including administration of immunizations. 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. 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
to 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 All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
veteran status, national origin or other legally protected
classifications. Please note, we may not have an immediate need at
the present time; however we are always interested in speaking to
well qualified candidates for future openings. If you are
interested in exploring a career with CSL, please apply. We may
have both full-time and part-time positions available. Someone will
follow up depending on the current needs, but please be aware
correspondence may not be immediate. About Us Our Benefits We
encourage you to make your well-being a priority. It's important
and so are you. Learn more about how we care at CSL. 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
organisation with employees in 35+ countries, CSL embraces
diversity, equity and inclusion. Learn more about Diversity, Equity
& Inclusion at CSL. Do work that matters at CSL Plasma!
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