About The Position
The Medical Staff Associate evaluates donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures under general supervision. The role provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including medication or treatment administration within the scope of the associate’s licensure or certification. It interviews donors, reviews medical histories, evaluates test results and symptoms, and determines whether donors are suitable to donate or may continue donating. In coordination with the Center Medical Director, the associate responds to medically related questions and advises staff on donor suitability. The position also 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. Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and educational requirements. Local job documentation may apply. CSL Plasma operates a plasma donation network with nearly 330 donation centers in the U.S. and Europe. It is a subsidiary of CSL, a global biopharma company. Plasma collected at CSL Plasma facilities is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies for people in more than 100 countries. CSL is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, and employs more than 29,000 people. CSL describes Inclusion and Belonging as central to its mission and highlights a culture of curiosity and empathy, intended to support connection with patients, donors, and stakeholders and sustain a diverse workforce. CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides information for applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application process.
Requirements
- Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school, or naturopathic medical training program.
- Graduates of foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical schools must also currently be licensed as a physician or have 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 in a reciprocal state.
- At least one year of relevant experience in a health care environment.
- Ability to make and analyze physical assessments, 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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures under general supervision.
- 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 obtain information needed to determine plasma donation suitability.
- In conjunction with the Center Medical Director, respond to medically related questions and provide staff with information about 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 according to 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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