Physician Substitute

LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pelican Plasma is seeking a skilled nurse or paramedic to serve as a physician substitute for their new plasma donation center in Shreveport. The physician substitute will provide excellent customer customer service, follow established safety and quality guidelines, and perform medical evaluations of prospective donors to determine suitability for plasma donation. They will also provide limited medical care within their scope of practice, consistent with licensure and training, and in accordance with standing delegation orders. The company's mission is "connecting donors and the lives they impact!" as the collected plasma is used for developing lifesaving therapies and treatments. The role involves working collaboratively with the healthcare team, integrating the company's mission and values into daily decisions, behaviors, and actions. The ideal candidate is described as championing teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, and having a passion for service to the community.

Requirements

Possess a current LPN/LVN or RN license in the state in which the center operates; or Current EMS licensure plus 1 year of experience
Current CPR/first aid certification required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn and utilize electronic donor record management system
Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate patients and prospective donors, performing blood pressure, temperature, pulse, hemoglobin and hematocrit determinations according to established SOPs
Demonstrated ability to successfully perform effective phlebotomy procedures, performing site care and maintaining sterility of central venous access
Demonstrated ability to remain alert and react spontaneously to any medical emergency situation
Possess a working knowledge of FDA regulations governing plasma centers, Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and current Good Manufacturing Procedures (cGMP) guidelines for laboratory operations.
Demonstrate a positive approach toward donors, technicians and other staff members, acting in a highly professional manner at all times.
Must be self-motivated, dependable and punctual
Must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Meets and exceeds customer expectations through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to donor needs
Adheres to established quality practices while continually seeking to improve work performance
Performs medical assessment and evaluation of prospective donors to determine suitability for plasmapheresis procedure in accordance with the FDA, OSHA, CLIA and cGMP and Company policies
Reviews test results and consults with Medical Director on any unusual, abnormal or elevated test results and non-routine situations; counsels donors with abnormal test results and defers them accordingly
Provides immediate medical care for adverse reactions or injuries; follows-up with donor as appropriate
Ensures timely and accurate documentation in donor record management system
Ensures all medical incidents are documented on the prescribed form and submitted to Medical Director and corporate Risk Manager
May supervise phlebotomy technicians performing collection procedures, assisting as needed
May perform automated plasmapheresis collection procedures
Provides assistance and information to donor during and following collection process, including post donation care
May assist in recruitment, scheduling and education of plasma donors
Maintains the Center's emergency medical kit and equipment in accordance with SOP's to ensure supplies and equipment are current and functioning properly
Promotes safety in all actions, ensuring EHS and OSHA compliance
Maintains confidentiality of all personnel, donor and center information
Participates and/or leads various meetings, such as in-service training, continuing education programs, staff meetings, and safety meetings
Performs computer data entry and general administrative duties with attention to accuracy and quality assurance