Medical Staff Associate LPN, RN, EMT, Paramedic

LFB Biotechnologies•Fort Pierce, FL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves greeting and registering new plasma donors, conducting screening procedures, and determining donor eligibility. The Medical Staff Associate will perform various medical assessments, educate donors on testing and risks, and provide counseling for unacceptable test results. They will also manage donor adverse events, follow medical emergency protocols, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures. Maintaining open communication, a positive demeanor, and regular attendance are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

LPN, RN, EMT, or Paramedic qualification.
Thorough knowledge of applicable Company and departmental policies and procedures.
Willingness to learn and follow any policy or procedure that may be introduced in the future.
Ability to accept performance feedback in a professional manner.
Regular attendance and arriving on time to all scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings.

Responsibilities

Greet and register new plasma donors into the donor management computer system.
Conduct screening procedures to include taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and arm checks.
Perform finger sticks to test donors for hematocrit testing and total protein testing utilizing screening equipment.
Monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system.
Determine donor eligibility by performing donor eligibility assessments, to include; medical history interview, physical examination, educating donor on donor testing, HIV/AIDS virus, donation risks, informed consent, confidential self-exclusion, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) testing as necessary.
Provide counseling to Donors regarding unacceptable test results.
Initiate and assist in donor investigations regarding Post Donation Information.
Evaluate and attend to donor adverse events during the donation process.
Follow all standard operating procedures for all medical emergencies, to include communication with the Center Medical Director and donor transport to emergency medical care facilities.
Communicate and seek direction from Center Medical Director and Center Management as necessary.
Learn and maintain thorough familiarity and compliance with all state and federal regulations, Standard Operating Procedure Manual, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), and internal Company Procedures.
Maintain an open line of communication with Management.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during all interactions with donors, fellow employees, and vendors.
Accept performance feedback in a professional manner.
Regular attendance and arriving on time to all scheduled shifts and mandatory meetings.
Other duties as assigned.