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EMT-I, EMT-A, EMT-P, EMT-BOctapharma Plasma • Knoxville, TN, United States
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EMT-I, EMT-A, EMT-P, EMT-B

EMT-I, EMT-A, EMT-P, EMT-B

Octapharma Plasma • Knoxville, TN, United States
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Looking to Strengthen
your positive impact on patients' lives,
your level of excitement at work,
and your compensation?

We thrive on change.
[So can you!]

The role of an EMT/Paramedic at Octapharma Plasma is rewarding in every sense of the word. No two days are the same as every situation brings exciting new challenges-ones we meet with genuine empathy, skill, and enthusiasm. Our rapidly expanding organization offers the ability to enhance lives, exhilarating work, and the compensation you deserve. Join us as a:

EMT/PARAMEDIC

This Is What You'll Do:
  • Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
  • Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician
  • Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments
  • Determine donor suitability for new applicants
  • Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors
  • Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability
  • Review normal and abnormal blood tests to determine continued donor suitability
  • Counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly
This Is Who You Are:
  • An individual of strong character and demonstrated integrity
  • A person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day
  • Empathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donors
  • Self-motivated and willing to assume the initiative
  • Teachable with a desire to learn and advance
  • Someone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed
  • Understanding, patient, and genuinely authentic
  • Hungry to build a great career
This Is What It Takes:
  • 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 OPIapproved 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.
This Is Why EMTs/Parmedics Love Working Here:
  • 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
Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.

We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.
  • 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


More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.

With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.

Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:

octapharmahiring.com

And if you know someone else who'd be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along.

INNER SATISFACTION.
OUTSTANDING IMPACT.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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