Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN.

Full-time - Entry Level

Federal Way, WA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Paramedic or Nurse position at CSL Plasma is a critical role responsible for evaluating donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures. This includes the administration and supervision of approved immunizations, excluding red blood cell immunizations. The individual in this role will provide limited emergency medical care to both donors and staff, which encompasses the administration of medication or treatments in accordance with their licensure or certification. The position is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of donors during the plasma donation process. In this role, you will be expected to promote positive customer relations with all donors, conducting confidential and effective interviews to gather necessary information regarding their suitability to donate plasma. You will work closely with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician to respond to medically related inquiries from staff, providing guidance on donor suitability and other medical issues. Additionally, you will perform medical history reviews and health assessments on donors, assessing the results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine both initial and ongoing donor suitability. The position also involves notifying and counseling donors regarding reactive test results and referring them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling. You will explain informed consent to applicants, detailing procedures, potential hazards, and the immunization schedule, ensuring that donors have the opportunity to refuse participation. In the event of medical emergencies at the center, you will provide routine care as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and escalate situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as necessary. Maintaining accurate records in the electronic donor information management system is crucial, as is ensuring a clean and efficient work environment. You will also be responsible for following all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures, promoting safety in all actions. The role may require cross-training in other areas to meet business needs, and bilingual skills may be necessary at the organization's discretion. Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
• Administer and supervise approved immunizations, excluding red blood cell immunizations.
• Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including medication administration.
• Promote positive customer relations with all donors.
• Conduct confidential and effective interviews with donors to assess suitability for plasma donation.
• Respond to medically related questions from staff in conjunction with the Center Medical Director or Physician.
• Perform medical history reviews and health assessments on donors.
• Assess results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine donor suitability.
• Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results and refer them for follow-up.
• Explain informed consent to applicant donors, including procedures and potential hazards.
• Handle medical emergencies at the Center according to SOPs and escalate as necessary.
• Maintain accurate recording of donor data in the electronic management system.
• Ensure a clean and efficient work environment and sufficient operating supplies.
• Follow all Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) and OSHA policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• May be cross-trained in other areas to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school, or naturopathic medical training program.
• If graduated from a foreign medical school, must be licensed as a physician or certified as an emergency medical technician.
• Minimum of one year experience in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or other regulated environment preferred.
• Ability to make and analyze physical assessments of heart and lung sounds, and signs of drug use.
• Ability to instruct donors, staff, and community regarding the benefits of plasma donation programs.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills may be required to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan enrollment for employees.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) per year.
• 9 paid holidays as designated by the Company.
• 4 personal holidays.
• Option to purchase Company stock.