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Licensed Practical Nurse

B Positive Plasma LLC, Bloomfield, NJ, United States


Description
B Positive is a blood plasma donation facility seeking an experienced LPN/Paramedic to join our growing team as we expand.

Need to have availability Monday - Friday. Competitive Pay PLUS a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Selection of suitable plasmapheresis donors by performing physical examinations and taking medical histories on all donors, and through the use of FDA approved Standard Operating Procedure Manual (with particular detailed attention to communications related to AIDS information and plasmapheresis informed consent), current State and Federal guidelines, OSHA, CLIA, cGMP, all internal company procedures and personal education and experience

Timely review of accumulated data to confirm established donor suitability, by reviewing and signing all SPE and RPR results and the related Donor Record File, documenting acceptance or rejection for the donor's continued participation in the program

Assist with management and administration of donor counseling, testing, and follow-up of employee exposures to blood or plasma

Provide appropriate and confidential counseling to unacceptable donors

Provide appropriate level of care during unusual and moderate to severe donor reactions

Assist in employee training as necessary

Consult with Medical/Laboratory Director as required by company policies

Assist in other areas when needed, such as vitals, donor registration, lab processing, phlebotomy (if applicable)Report all unsafe situations or conditions to supervisor

Available to travel up to 25 miles to other facility(ies) for training or assisting other center's staffing needs

Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Education and Experience

Current nursing (LPN)/Paramedic license in good standing for state applying for

Current CPR, BLS certification

High school diploma or equivalent, associates, bachelors degree, or above (must provide documentation)

Required Skills/Abilities

Ability to read and write English

Phlebotomy experience a plus

Basic proficiency in computer operations (Microsoft Word)

Legible handwriting

Customer service skills

Punctual, reliable, and have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

Read computer screens, procedure manuals and other documents

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Hear doorbells, alarms, telephone, and other mechanical devices

Work confidently while being observed during frequent quality inspections

Work in walk in - Subzero freezer(s)

Ability to lift, pull, tug up to 50 pounds to stock supplies and/or move or support donors

Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle & feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Required to stand for extended intervals, walk, climb and balance; stoop, kneel and crouch.

Physical ability to operate equipment used on donor floor areas that may require repetitive motion and manual dexterity.

Ability to read while standing or sitting in front of a computer for short periods of time.

Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) required such as eyewear, lab coats, and gloves

Must be able to operate accurately the following equipment

Computer (basic skills includes typing, following prompts on monitor, using mouse, saving information etc.)

Hematastat II

Refractometer

Safepette

Spot Vitals Signs monitor (Blood Pressure/Pulse & Thermometer)

Memory Monitoring Thermometer

Relative Humidity Monitor|? Actually, remove the stray character “|?”. Let’s ensure.

Relative Humidity Monitor

Scale

Stadiometer

B Positive Plasma Offers

Competitive Wages

Flexible scheduling

Positive Work Environment

Paid training opportunities

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(K)

New/Recent graduates welcome

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