EMT

Job Summary

Want to Expand

your career-development potential,

your ability to help donors and patients,

and your access to professional opportunities?

We’re growing fast.

[You can, too!]

There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you’re someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a: EMT

This Is What You’ll Do

• Determines donor eligibility of new and return donors for plasmapheresis procedures and immunizations by conducting evaluations to ensure criteria of plasma donors are met and in accordance with SOPs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), and cGMP.
• Reviews informed consent forms for plasmapheresis and immunization. Includes explanation of procedures, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, possible antibody formation, and dose administration. Offering clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation.
• Performs medical history reviews and health assessments for donors.
• Uses SOPs to facilitate compliance with regulations.
• Reviews donor management system and/or immunization paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews accumulated data in a timely fashion to confirm eligibility and consults with donor center Licensed Physician, as needed.
• Classifies donors to appropriate program.
• Monitors donor reactions to plasmapheresis and documents, accordingly.
• Performs duties for the Hyperimmune Program, if applicable, as described in SOPs.
• Reviews all normal and abnormal test results in donor management system (Nexlynk) to determine continued donor eligibility.
• Ensures confidentiality of employee, donor, and donor center records while performing all duties.
• Counsels donors with abnormal test results or eligibility concerns and defers them according to the donor deferral matrix. Refers donors to appropriate county/state health department or similar for follow up and diagnostic testing, when applicable per SOP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

This Is What It Takes

• Graduate of a recognized healthcare-related educational program, such as Physician, Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse). Certified/licensed as an emergency medical technician (EMT Basic, EMT 2-intermediate or 3- advanced/paramedic, if allowable).
• Must work within the scope of the professional license/certification, as defined by the state in which the work is performed.
• One (1)-year experience in the hospital, or field care or experience in plasma center preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.
• Must successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPI- approved training modules or training curriculum.
• Must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  
  

More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:

octapharmaplasma.com

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