Paramedic OR Nurse - LPN, LVN or RN

CSL • Baltimore, MD

3d • $23 - $32

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Paramedic or Nurse evaluates donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including administering medication or treatments within the scope of the employee’s licensure or certification. The role involves interviewing donors, reviewing medical histories and test results, assessing symptoms and continued suitability to donate, and responding to medically related questions in conjunction with the Center Medical Director. The employee 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.

CSL Plasma operates a large plasma donation network, and plasma collected at its facilities is used by CSL to manufacture plasma-derived therapies. Local legal or educational requirements may affect applicable qualifications or responsibilities.

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.
• 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 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 under general supervision.
• Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including administering medication or treatments in accordance with licensure or certification.
• Interview donors and review medical histories to obtain information needed to determine suitability to donate plasma.
• 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) and escalate critical medical situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed