About The Position
The Medical Staff Associate works under general supervision and evaluates donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures. The role provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including administering medications or treatments within the employee’s licensure or certification. The associate interviews donors, reviews medical histories, evaluates test results and symptoms, and determines initial and continued suitability to donate plasma. Working with the Center Medical Director, the associate responds to medically related questions and provides staff with information about donor suitability. 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 in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), with critical medical situations escalated to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as needed. Qualifications or responsibilities may vary according to local legal and educational requirements.
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 physician licensure or state certification as an emergency medical technician.
- For New York positions: current state licensure or certification as an RN, MD, or DO in the state of application or 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 medications or treatments within 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 may 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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