Paramedic

CSL • Little Rock, AR

13d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Paramedic evaluates donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures and provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including administering medications or treatments within the scope of their licensure or certification. The role interviews donors and reviews medical histories, test results, and symptoms to assess initial and ongoing plasma donation suitability. In conjunction with the Center Medical Director, the Paramedic responds to medically related questions and provides staff with information about donor suitability.

The Paramedic notifies and counsels donors about reactive test results and refers them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling. The role provides routine care according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and escalates critical medical situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required. Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal or educational requirements; local job documentation should be consulted where applicable.

Requirements

• Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school, or naturopathic medical training program.
• Graduates of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school must also currently be licensed as a physician or hold 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
• Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including administering medications 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 on donor suitability.
• Review test results and determine continued donor suitability; assess symptoms that may prevent donors 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.

What This Job Offers

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