Emt-I, Emt-A, Emt-P, Emt-B

• Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program


• Current licensure as an EMT Intermediate, Advanced, or Paramedic


• Current certification in CPR


• Ability to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation program


• A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment


• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred


• Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred


• One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a recognized healthcare-related educational program, such as Physician, Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse). Certified/licensed as an emergency medical technician (EMT Basic, EMT 2-intermediate, or 3- advanced/paramedic, if allowable).

• Must work within the scope of the professional license/certification, as defined by the state in which the work is performed.

• Any specific state licensing requirements must be met per location.

• Alabama: Must always have a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.

• California: Must be Registered Nurse and be currently licensed in the state. Must be able to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.

• New Jersey: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to provide emergency care, per blood bank state regulation.

• Ohio: Must be an EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Must have at least one (1) RN, LPN, LVN, EMT-P, or EMT-I always present in the Donor Center during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the donor floor area, per state regulation.

• Washington: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.

• One (1)-year experience in the hospital, field care, or experience in a plasma center preferred.

• Everyone performing moderate complexity testing must possess a current license issued by the state where the donor center is located, based on any required state regulations.

• Must successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPI approved training modules or training curriculum.

• Must have excellent patient/donor assessment skills.

• Must be able to manage emergency situations in accordance with standard medical care practices.

• Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.

• Must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

• Must be highly organized and have attention to detail.

• Possess effective physical and clinical assessment skills customer service, and people management skills.

• Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.

• Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

• Demonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule).

• Ability to work shifts consisting of day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Always utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

• Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.

• Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.

• Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for screening tests.

• Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.

• Enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures.

• Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.

• Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.

• Physical ability to perform CPR and sufficient mobility to immediately assist in treatment of any adverse donor reactions.

• We offer typically better pay and benefits than hospitals


• Our team is immersed in a setting of constant, exciting change


• Excellent teamwork/friendly co-workers


• Supportive environment


• Strong ethical standards


• Opportunities for advancement

• Formal training


• Outstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Health savings account (HSA)


• Employee assistance program (EAP)


• Wellness program


• 401 (k) retirement plan


• Paid time off


• Company-paid holidays


• Personal time