Center Apheresis Medical Specialist

Job Title: Center Apheresis Medical Specialist
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Pay rate: $40 - $55/hr.
Zip Code: 46201
Start Date: Right Away
Contract: 6 months
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Benefits:
* Medical / Health Benefits with multiple plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental and Vision
* 401k
* On the job training / cross-training
* Life Insurance, disability insurance, and voluntary life insurance for family members available.
* Accident and critical illness insurance optional.
* Scheduled performance reviews
* Referral program

Job Description:
Under the supervision of the center responsible physician (e.g., Center Medical Director) and Center Management the Center Apheresis Medical Specialist will ensure donor eligibility, product integrity and the continued good health of donors through the compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual guidelines. The Center Apheresis Medical Specialist will be responsible for oversight and performance of leukapheresis proceduresin accordance with all approved SOPs and FDA regulations as well as monitoring donor status before, during, and after procedures, monitoring for and managing adversereactions and adjusting the procedure as needed.

Primary responsibilities for role:
*Promote customer satisfaction through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to customer needs
*Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long term donation.
*Selection of eligible plasmapheresis and leukapheresis donors by performing physical examinations and taking medical histories on all donors through the use of FDA approved Standard
*Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual, current State and Federal guidelines, OSHA, CLIA, CGMP, all internal company procedures and personal education and experience.
*Preparing donors for plasmapheresis and leukapheresis procedures, explaining the process, and addressing any concerns
*Monitoring donors during plasmapheresis and leukapheresis procedures and responding promptly to any adverse reactions.
*Assemble, restock, QC, and maintain supplies and equipment in a state of readiness to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
*Operating apheresis equipment and ensuring accurate collection and processing of blood components.
*Perform pre-donation donation screening and lab testing using based on specific requirements of the plasmapheresis or leukapheresis procedure.
*Responsible for donor awareness to potential risks and hazards specific to the procedure being performed.
*Administration of donor consent form.
*Provides Donor education on trends identified regarding general health assessment completed at the Center.
*Provides counseling to Donors regarding unacceptable test results.
*Evaluates, manages, and documents donor injuries and adverse events, including administration of necessary medications.
*Performs evaluations of any history of illness or medications to ensure continued donor eligibility.
*Ensures Donor medical information is complete and accurate prior to donation.
*Review of donor screening tests to ensure eligibility of continued donation.
*Serve as a designated trainer for the leukapheresis procedure.
*Assist with maintaining and troubleshooting apheresis equipment, ensuring it is in proper working order.
*Maintain supplies necessary to perform job duties.
*Maintains and ensures proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between donors.
*Ensures Donor and Staff confidentiality.
*Reports all unsafe situations or conditions to Center Management.
*Collaborate with center quality management on continuous quality improvement projects.
*Collaborate with center management on scheduling leukapheresis procedures to ensure proper staffing and availability of all needed resources.
*Perform other duties as required which may include leukapheresis products logistics such as packing, shipping, labeling.

Additional Responsibilities:
*Works under direct supervision until fully trained and then general supervision once trained.
*Handles all levels of medical issues in the center and may review complex cases with the Center MedicalDirector.
*May direct or administer a hyper immune program.
*May assist with company research trials.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
*Proficiency in performing venepuncture and managing various types of vascular access.
*Knowledge of apheresis techniques, equipment, and related medical conditions.
*Strong assessment skills with the ability to handle all donor eligibility determinations.
*Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
*Good understanding of both verbal and written English.
*Where applicable written and verbal bi-lingual skills.
*Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
*The ability to organize, prioritize and complete daily, weekly and monthly tasks in a high paced, highly regulated environment following strict protocols in regards to audits and detailed documentation.
*Has the skills to delegate when appropriate.
*Computer proficient in web based training and Word.

Education:
*Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as a Registered Nurse (RN). Current CPR certification required.
*Qualification in Apheresis (QIA) certification preferred.

Experience:
*Requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience providing medical care and assessing patients.
*Experience in therapeutic apheresis, plasma collection, or whole blood experience preferred.

Occupational demands:
*Work is performed in a plasma center.
*Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.
*Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment.
*Exposure to extreme cold below 32 degrees F while performing functions in plasma freezers.
*Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, gloves and coldgear.
*Work is performed both standing and sitting for up to 2 to 4 hours per day each.
*The position does require bending and twisting of neck up from 1 to 2 hours per day.
*Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
*Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects.
*Frequent foot movement; may squat, crouch or sit on one's heels on rare occasion.
*Occasionally walks, bends and twists at waist.
*Light lifting of 15lbs. with a maximum lift of 50lbs.
*May reach below shoulder height.
*Hearing acuity essential.
*Color perception/discrimination, near vision and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye.
*Able to communicate information and ideas others will understand, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
*Works independently and within guidance of oral or written instructions.
*Performs a wide range of tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions.
*Relates sensitive information to diverse groups.

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