C

CSL

Develops and delivers biotherapies and vaccines

Medical Staff Associate - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeNorth Charleston, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school, or naturopathic medical training program is required.
  • For graduates of a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school, current physician licensure or state certification as an emergency medical technician is required.
  • At least one year of experience in a health care environment is required.
  • The ability to make and analyze physical assessments, including heart and lung sounds and signs of drug use, is required.
  • The ability to instruct donors, staff, and community members about the benefits of plasma donation programs is required.
  • The role requires the ability to make decisions with moderate impact on the immediate work unit and understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions.
  • The role requires the ability to see and speak with customers, observe equipment operation, and examine and assess skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch, and smell.
  • The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, reaching, bending, kneeling, and a high level of manual dexterity; it may also require lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
  • The role requires working in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and blood-borne pathogens.
  • Personal protective equipment must be worn while performing specific tasks or working in certain areas.
  • Overtime and extended hours may be required to support center operational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
  • Administer and supervise approved immunizations other than red blood cell immunizations.
  • Provide limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including medication or treatments within the employee's licensure or certification.
  • Promote positive customer relations with donors.
  • Conduct confidential interviews with donors to obtain information needed to determine suitability for plasma donation.
  • In conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician, respond to staff questions about donor suitability and other medical issues.
  • Perform donor medical history reviews and health assessments; assess screening and laboratory results to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.
  • Notify and counsel donors about reactive test results and refer them to community facilities for follow-up and counseling.
  • Explain informed consent to applicant donors, including procedures, hazards, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, doses and antibody response; provide an opportunity to refuse participation and obtain a signed and dated consent.
  • Respond to medical emergencies at the center using routine care outlined in standard operating procedures, escalate situations to the Center Physician or local medical providers as needed, and periodically check emergency kits for complete, in-date supplies.
  • Review test results and determine continuing donor suitability; follow standard operating procedures for acceptable ranges of four-month required test reports and applicable approval and grace-period rules.
  • Assess donor signs and symptoms that may prevent continued donation.
  • Follow applicable hyperimmune-program policies and procedures and oversee donor immunization programs; review antibody titer results as required and maintain awareness of immunization schedules for each antigen.
  • Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system according to standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available; follow Health Safety & Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures, promote safety, and conduct routine audits of procedures and documentation as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
  • Cross-train in other areas as needed to support business needs.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a plasma or whole blood collection center, or another regulated environment, is preferred.

About the Company

cb

CSL

Develops and delivers biotherapies and vaccines

CSL is a global biotechnology company that develops and delivers biotherapies and influenza vaccines. It focuses on plasma-derived and recombinant therapies for rare and serious diseases and sells to healthcare providers, hospitals, and governments across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe. Its product range includes treatments for rare diseases, influenza vaccines, and antivenoms, produced through its R&D, manufacturing, and distribution operations. CSL differentiates itself by offering the broadest portfolio of plasma-derived and recombinant therapies and by leveraging its global footprint and emphasis on diversity to reach diverse markets. The company’s main goal is to save lives and protect health by expanding access to high-quality therapies and vaccines worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Parkville, Australia
Founded
1916

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at CSL

See more jobs