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CSL

Develops and delivers biotherapies and vaccines

RN

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeGilbert, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school, or naturopathic medical training program.
  • If graduation is from a foreign allopathic or osteopathic medical school, the candidate must currently be licensed as a physician or hold state certification as an emergency medical technician.
  • CPR certification is required.
  • At least one year of experience in a health care environment is required.
  • The candidate must be able to make and analyze physical assessments, including heart and lung sounds and signs of drug use.
  • The candidate must be able to instruct donors, staff, and the community about the benefits of plasma donation programs.
  • The candidate must be able to make decisions with moderate impact on the immediate work unit.
  • The candidate must be able to understand, remember, and apply oral or written instructions.
  • The candidate must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation.
  • The candidate must be able to perform tasks while standing and walking for up to 100% of the time.
  • The candidate must be able to examine and assess skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch, and smell.
  • The candidate must be able to reach, bend, kneel, and perform tasks requiring a high level of manual dexterity.
  • The candidate may occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
  • The candidate must be able to work with frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and blood-borne pathogens.
  • The candidate must wear personal protective equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.
  • The candidate must be able to work overtime and extended hours 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 permitted by the employee’s licensure or certification.
  • Promote positive customer relations with donors.
  • Conduct confidential and effective donor interviews to obtain information necessary to determine suitability for plasma donation.
  • Respond, in conjunction with the Center Medical Director and/or Center Physician, to medically related staff questions, including donor suitability questions, and provide staff with information on medical issues.
  • Perform medical history reviews and donor health assessments; assess screening and laboratory test 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 responses; provide an opportunity to refuse participation; and obtain the signed and dated consent.
  • Handle medical emergencies at the Center by providing routine care under Standard Operating Procedures and escalating situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.
  • Periodically check emergency kits to ensure supplies are present and in date.
  • Review test results and determine continued donor suitability; follow Standard Operating Procedures for acceptable ranges of four-month required test (PE/STS) reports and apply rules for four-month approvals and grace periods.
  • Assess donor signs and symptoms that may prevent continued donation.
  • Understand policies and procedures for applicable hyper-immune programs and oversee donor immunization programs.
  • Review antibody titer results as required and maintain awareness of the appropriate immunization schedule for each antigen.
  • Accurately record donor data in the electronic donor information management system as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Maintain a clean, efficient work environment and ensure operating supplies and forms are available as needed.
  • Follow Health Safety & Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures, promote safety, and possibly conduct routine audits of internal procedures and documentation.
  • Maintain confidentiality of personnel, donor, and center information.
  • Cross-train in other areas as needed to support the business.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

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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

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