Emt-B, Emt-I, Emt-A, Emt-P (Part Time)

Octapharma Plasma•Athens, GA

About The Position

Looking to Strengthen your positive impact on patients’ lives, your level of excitement at work, and your compensation? We thrive on change. [So can you!] The role of an EMT/Paramedic at Octapharma Plasma is rewarding in every sense of the word. No two days are the same as every situation brings exciting new challenges—ones we meet with genuine empathy, skill, and enthusiasm. Our rapidly expanding organization offers the ability to enhance lives, exhilarating work, and the compensation you deserve. Join us as a: EMT/PARAMEDIC - Physician Substitute

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program
Current licensure as an EMT Intermediate, Advanced, or Paramedic
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
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.
Any specific state licensing requirements must be met per location.
Alabama: Must always have a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
California: Must be Registered Nurse and be currently licensed in the state. Must be able to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
New Jersey: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to provide emergency care, per blood bank state regulation.
Ohio: Must be an EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Must have at least one (1) RN, LPN, LVN, EMT-P, or EMT-I always present in the Donor Center during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the donor floor area, per state regulation.
Washington: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
Everyone performing moderate complexity testing must possess a current license issued by the state where the donor center is located, based on any required state regulations.
Must successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPIapproved training modules or training curriculum.
Must have excellent patient/donor assessment skills.
Must be able to manage emergency situations in accordance with standard medical care practices.
Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.
Must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Must be highly organized and have attention to detail.
Possess effective physical and clinical assessment skills customer service, and people management skills.
Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Demonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule).
Ability to work shifts consisting of day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Always utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for screening tests.
Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
Enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
Physical ability to perform CPR and sufficient mobility to immediately assist in treatment of any adverse donor reactions.

Nice To Haves

Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred
One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
One (1)-year experience in the hospital, field care, or experience in a plasma center preferred.

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
Determine donor suitability for new applicants
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