LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS

ABO HOLDINGS INC•West Valley City, UT

About The Position

The LPN ensures the suitability of plasmapheresis donors and protects donor health and product integrity by following standard operating procedures, FDA and state guidelines, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, and company procedures. The role includes assessing donors, explaining plasmapheresis and its risks, responding to donor reactions and emergencies, reviewing laboratory results and collection records, providing counseling, supporting quality assurance and employee safety, and assisting other center areas as needed. The position consults with the Medical Director on donor suitability, treatment, medications, and unusual medical problems, and is accountable for following applicable regulations and scheduled coverage requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized educational program and currently licensed in the state of employment; for the Physician Substitute–LVN/LPN role, must be a licensed LVN or LPN.
Maintain current state licensing requirements and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Complete the Physician Substitute/Physician Assistant training program under the supervision of the Center Medical Director, as well as additional programs when required.
Proficient with computer entry.
At minimum, additionally certified in Donor Screening; management may require Phlebotomy and Plasma Processing certification.
May be required to travel for training.
Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
Bilingual English/Spanish required, as stated in the job heading.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish; listed as preferred in the requirements section.

Responsibilities

Perform history and physical examinations on applicant donors and annual repeat examinations on qualified donors to assess continued suitability.
Explain plasmapheresis and its risks, and obtain signed consent.
Evaluate donor reactions, initiate appropriate therapy and emergency procedures under physician standing orders, and notify the physician of emergencies.
Serve as a liaison between the center, medical facilities, and physicians.
Review donor laboratory data, test results, and collection records to determine continued suitability; review normal SPE test results and check donors with weight loss as needed.
Provide confidential counseling to ineligible donor candidates and donors with positive or confirmed positive test results; maintain donor and personnel confidentiality.
Periodically observe donors during plasmapheresis and participate in the Quality Assurance team monitoring screening and collection procedures.
Participate in employee safety, education, and training programs; provide first aid for employee injuries; monitor emergency medical supplies monthly.
Complete donor screening training at minimum after three months from Physician Substitute certification.
Once certified, assist reception, the donor floor, and plasma processing as needed or directed by the center manager; provide reception-area oversight and ancillary support.
Assist with administration of employee counseling, testing, and follow-up after employee exposure to plasma or blood.
Determine hematocrit and protein by finger stick using a hematastat and refractometer where applicable; perform daily controls, monthly statistical analysis, and machine calibration as needed.
Consult the Medical Director as necessary regarding donor suitability, donor reactions and treatment, medications not listed in the Medication Handbook, and unusual problems.
Select healthy donors and ensure procedures are performed correctly to protect donor and product safety; notify management if the center operates outside SOPs in a way that could affect donors, employees, or product.
Appraise new procedures and equipment for their effects on donor, employee, and product safety.
Review SOPs, cGMP regulations, and company policies annually and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company safety policies.
Provide coverage for scheduled hours of operation and find an appropriate substitute if unable to cover those hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.