Role Summary
Center Medical Specialist role in a plasma donation center. Seeking EMT Basic, EMT Advanced, Paramedic, or LPN to assess donor health, provide education, and manage donor safety in a high-volume setting. Licensure as an EMT/Paramedic or RN/LPN/LVN and current CPR certification are required. Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA.
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 as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Paramedic, or EMT; CPR certification required
Education
- State licensure or certification as RN, LPN, LVN, Paramedic, or EMT; CPR certification required
Skills
- Donor assessment and health education
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Communication and counseling regarding test results
- Evaluation and management of donor injuries and adverse events
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to educate and train staff
Additional Requirements
- Physical: able to stand/sit for 2–4 hours per day; bending/twisting 1–2 hours per day; frequent hand and finger movements; ability to grasp and manipulate objects
- Mobility: frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch, or sit on heels; occasional walking or bending
- Lifting: light lifting up to 15 lbs; maximum lift 50 lbs; may reach below shoulder height
- Sensory: hearing acuity; near and far vision (20/30 in one eye, 20/100 in the other)
- Safety: exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms; exposure to electrical equipment; cold environment in plasma freezers; required personal protective equipment
- Other: works independently under guidance; able to communicate clearly; handling of sensitive information