• Job Description

  Req#: CAMED045836
  Determined to Increase

  your work/life balance and home time,

  your ability to learn and advance,

  and your impact on other’s lives?

  We leave work at work.

  [So should you!]

  As a critical part of every Octapharma Plasma donor center, talented nurses like you work hard to enhance the lives of others with your empathy, skill, and commitment. Which is why our growing organization strives to enhance yours, with real work/life balance, career-development opportunities, and genuine support. Experience it first-hand in this role:

  CA Medical Professional Supervisor

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  Evaluates Donor Eligibility

  • Determines donor eligibility of new and return donors for plasmapheresis procedures and immunizations by conducting evaluations to ensure criteria of plasma donors are met and in accordance with SOPs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), and cGMP.
  • May not fulfill Licensed Physician’s responsibilities for selection of donors for RBC immunization programs.
  • May not evaluate the eligibility for plasmapheresis of donors with abnormal medical/laboratory findings.
  • Reviews informed consent forms for plasmapheresis and immunization. Includes explanation of procedures, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, possible antibody formation, and dose administration. Offering clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation.
  • Performs medical history reviews and health assessments for donors.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date Physician Communication Logs, in accordance with SOP.
  • Understands and utilizes donor center’s donor management system (NexLynk).

  Maintains Donor Center Compliance

  • Uses SOPs to facilitate compliance with regulations.
  • Complies with federal, state, local, and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and the proper performance of day-to-day activities.
  • Reviews donor management system (NexLynk) and/or immunization paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  Manages Donors

  • Reviews accumulated data in a timely fashion to confirm eligibility and consults with donor center Licensed Physician, as needed.
  • Classifies donors to appropriate program.
  • Monitors donor reactions to plasmapheresis and documents accordingly.
  • Provides appropriate medical care per SOP to donors if complications arise.
  • Interacts with donor center Licensed Physician regarding ordering immunizations.
  • May not order immunizations.
  • Monitors donors for possible adverse reactions to immunization.
  • Medical Professional may not fulfill Licensed Physician’s responsibilities in RBC immunization programs.
  • Performs duties for the Hyperimmune Program, if applicable, as described in SOPs.
  • Reviews all normal and abnormal test results in donor management system (Nexlynk) to determine continued donor eligibility.
  • Cannot reinstate donors who have been deferred due to an abnormal Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
  • May not evaluate high-risk/known infectious donors.
  • May only determine the continued eligibility for plasmapheresis of normal, healthy donors.
  • Ensures confidentiality of employee, donor, and donor center records while performing all duties.
  • Counsels donors with abnormal test results or eligibility concerns and defers them according to the donor deferral matrix. Refers donors to appropriate county/state health department or similar for follow-up and diagnostic testing, when applicable per SOP.

  Additional Responsibilities

  • Train as a Donor Center Technician I, as outlined in the Donor Center Technician I job description. Acknowledgment and signature of the job description are required.

  Note: This requirement does not apply to exempt managers acting as Emergency MP’s.

  • Upon completion of initial training in your functional area, and where applicable:
  • Responsible for mentoring and training Medical Professionals, able to drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance as a Designated Trainer.
  • Train as a QA Backup and perform related duties as required by business needs.
  • Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.

  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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • Ability to adapt to surroundings as work locations may vary

  This Is Why Nurses Love Working Here:

  • Excellent work/life balance
  • Home time is yours, so you can leave work at work
  • Centers operate limited hours during many major holidays
  • 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.

  The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $39.21 - $52.28 - $65.35. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors

  Our Benefits

  Octapharma Plasma offers the following benefits for this full-time position:

  Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage; Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability; the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan; 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.

  Working at Octapharma Plasma

  We aspire to create a culture in which our employees feel inspired. You may be motivated to connect with donors, lead donation centers to new heights of excellence, or provide ideas and vision at a corporate level. We welcome you to consider all possibilities and see what positions best fit your interests and talents. Join the Octapharma Plasma team

  Please be advised that, although we may not have an immediate requirement at this time, we are consistently interested in engaging with well-qualified candidates for future opportunities. If you are interested in exploring a career with Octapharma Plasma, please apply. Someone will follow up depending on the current needs, but please be aware correspondence may not be immediate. We expect the application window to close within 60 days from the posting date. Please ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline.

  Interested? Learn more online and apply now at: octapharmaplasma.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
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  When you donate blood plasma, you help create life-changing medicines, while putting a little extra money in your pocket at the same time.

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