Medical Professional, EMT-Basic

Octapharma•Southfield, MI

11d

About The Position

The Medical Professional is responsible for the evaluation of donors’ eligibility for automated plasmapheresis procedures. This role includes the administration and supervision of approved immunizations in accordance with state regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The Medical Professional also provides limited emergency care as permitted by licensure or certification, training, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Working knowledge of all operational areas within the plasma center is required. Additionally, the Medical Professional ensures compliance with SOPs, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and all relevant regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

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.