Medical Professional (EMT/LPN)

Octapharma • Virginia Beach, VA

383d • $42,869 - $71,531

About The Position

The Medical Professional role at Octapharma Plasma involves performing medical evaluations of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures, ensuring donor suitability, and providing limited emergency care. This position is dynamic and rewarding, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellent customer service. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive and ethical work environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program
• Current licensure as an EMT
• 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
• Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred
• One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Blood bank or plasma center experience
• One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience

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
• 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

Benefits

• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED