Paramedic

CSL•Warren, OH

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Medical Staff Associate evaluates donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including medication or treatments within the scope of their licensure or certification. The role interviews donors, reviews medical histories, and determines suitability to donate plasma. In conjunction with the Center Medical Director, the associate responds to medically related questions and provides staff with information on donor suitability. The associate reviews test results and assesses whether donors remain suitable to donate, including evaluating symptoms that may prevent continued donation. The role also notifies and counsels donors about reactive test results and refers them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling. Routine care is provided according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with critical medical situations escalated to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required. Qualifications or responsibilities may vary with local legal and educational requirements; local job documentation may apply. CSL Plasma operates a large plasma donation network, with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. It is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharmaceutical company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies. CSL is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and employs more than 29,000 people. CSL describes inclusion and belonging as central to its mission and identifies itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school, or naturopathic medical training program.
For graduates of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school, current licensure as a physician or state certification as an emergency medical technician is also required.
For New York roles, current state licensure or certification as an RN, MD, or DO in the state of application or in a reciprocal state.
At least one year of relevant experience in a health care environment.
Ability to make and analyze a physical assessment, including heart and lung sounds and signs of drug use.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center or another regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including administering medication or treatments within the scope of licensure or certification.
Interview donors and review medical histories to determine suitability to donate plasma.
Work with the Center Medical Director to respond to medically related questions and provide staff with information on donor suitability.
Review test results and determine continued donor suitability; assess symptoms that could prevent a donor from continuing to donate.
Notify and counsel donors regarding reactive test results and refer them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
Provide routine care in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Escalate critical medical situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.