Role Summary
Center Medical Specialist role for a Plasma Donation Center. We are seeking EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, LVN, or LPN to perform donor screening, care, and related duties in a plasma center. The position involves evaluating donor health, educating donors, managing donor safety, and handling donor injuries or adverse events. Location: Allentown, PA.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical examination and establish medical history to determine donor suitability
- Build rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction
- Ensure donor and staff confidentiality
- Responsible for donor awareness of potential hazards
- Provide donor education regarding general health and counseling regarding unacceptable test results
- Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events
- Perform evaluations of any history of illness or medications to ensure continued donor suitability
- Assist in employee training
- Administer employee Hepatitis Vaccine program
Qualifications
- Educated and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT. Current CPR certification required.
Skills
- Build rapport with donors to ensure customer satisfaction
- Maintain donor and staff confidentiality
- Provide donor education and counseling regarding general health and test results
- Evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events
- Assist in employee training and administer the Hepatitis Vaccine program
- Communicate effectively and listen; work independently or with guidance
- Work in a plasma center environment and relate sensitive information to diverse groups
Additional Requirements
- Standing and sitting for up to 2–4 hours per day; bending and twisting of the neck 1–2 hours per day
- Frequent hand movements with the ability to manipulate objects; precise coordination
- Frequent foot movement; may squat or crouch; occasional walking and bending
- Light lifting up to 50 lbs (maximum 50 lbs); may reach below shoulder height
- Hearing acuity essential; color perception and vision within corrected ranges
- Able to communicate information clearly and listen effectively; works independently or with guidance
- Work is performed in a plasma center; exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms; exposure to electrical equipment
- Personal protective equipment required (eyewear, garments, gloves, and cold-gear)