EMT - Basic

Company: Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Looking to Strengthen\nyour positive impact on patients' lives,\nyour level of excitement at work,\nand your compensation?\n\nWe thrive on change.\n[So can you!]\n \n The role of an EMT/Paramedic at Octapharma Plasma is rewarding in every sense of the word. No two days are the same as every situation brings exciting new challenges-ones we meet with genuine empathy, skill, and enthusiasm. Our rapidly expanding organization offers the ability to enhance lives, exhilarating work, and the compensation you deserve. Join us as a:\n \n EMT - Physician Substitute\n This Is What You'll Do:\n\nPerform medical evaluation of potential donors for automated plasmapheresis procedures\nDetermine donor suitability of new applicants in consultation with a donor center physician\nProvide limited emergency care, including the administration of medications or treatments\nDetermine donor suitability for new applicants\nConduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors\nMaintain communication logs regarding donor suitability\nReview normal and abnormal blood tests to determine continued donor suitability\nCounsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly\n\n \n This Is Who You Are:\n\nAn individual of strong character and demonstrated integrity\nA person committed to excellent customer service all day, every day\nEmpathetic enough to understand and appreciate our donors\nSelf-motivated and willing to assume the initiative\nTeachable with a desire to learn and advance\nSomeone with positive energy, always willing to pitch in where needed\nUnderstanding, patient, and genuinely authentic\nHungry to build a great career\n\n \n This Is What It Takes:\n \n\nGraduation from a recognized healthcare educational program\nCurrent licensure as an EMT\nCurrent certification in CPR\nAbility to educate donors, staff, and community regarding our plasma donation program\nA high degree of organization, team orientation, flexibility, and comfort working with a diverse group of people within a very busy medical environment\nBasic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred\nBlood bank or plasma center experience highly preferred\nOne or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred\n\n\n \n This Is Why EMT's Love Working Here: \n \n\nWe offer typically better pay and benefits than hospitals\nOur team is immersed in a setting of constant, exciting change\nExcellent teamwork/friendly co-workers\nSupportive environment\nStrong ethical standards\nOpportunities for advancement\n\n\n \n Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.\n \n We're widely known and respected for our benefits and for leadership that is supportive and hands-on. Managers who truly want you to grow and excel.\n \n \n\nFormal training\nOutstanding plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance\nHealth savings account (HSA)\nEmployee assistance program (EAP)\nWellness program\n401 (k) retirement plan\nPaid time off\nCompany-paid holidays\nPersonal time\n\n\n \n \n More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.\n With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.\n \n Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:\n \n https://www.octapharmaplasma.com/careers\n \n And if you know someone else who'd be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along.\n \nINNER SATISFACTION.\nOUTSTANDING IMPACT.

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