Physician Substitute (LPN)
Octapharma Plasma
- Augusta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures
- Determine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician
- Provide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments
- Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors
- Review medical histories and perform suitability examinations
- Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability
- Review normal and abnormal test results to determine continued donor suitability
- Counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly
- Complete cross-training as required
- 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
- Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program
- Current licensure as an LPN specific to the location of employment
- Current certification in CPR
- Ability to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation program
- A high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment
- Willingness and ability to maintain the confidentiality of all personnel and center information
- Willingness and ability to work on weekends
- Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- Blood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred
- One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred
- 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
- 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