.Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.Apply locations Americas, US-AR, Fort Smith278, CSL Plasma time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-232723Job Description SummaryResponsible 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 DescriptionPromotes 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 anddate 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