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OctaPharma Plasma Paramedic - Float in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Description
Determined to increase
your work/life balance and home time,
your ability to learn and advance,
and your impact on other’s lives?
We leave work at work.
[So should you!]
As a critical part of every Octapharma Plasma donor center, talented paramedics like you work hard to enhance the lives of others with your empathy, skill, and commitment. Which is why our growing organization strives to enhance yours, with real work/life balance, career-development opportunities, and genuine support. Experience it first-hand in this role:
Float Paramedic - Physician Substitute
This Is What You’ll Do:
Perform medical evaluation of potential donors across multiple regional donation sites 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
This Is Who You Are:
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
Ability to adapt to surroundings as work locations may vary
This Is What It Takes:
Ability and willingness to travel and provide support to surrounding plasma donor sites as well as across other markets as needed (Notice to travel could be less than 24 hours)
Reimbursable Mileage
Reliable Transportation
Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program
Current licensure as a paramedic 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 with a very busy medical environment
Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
One or more years of hospital, field care, or plasma center experience preferred
Demonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctual, apply full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule)
Ability to work day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis
This Is Why Paramedics Love Working Here:
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
Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.
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.
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
More About Octapharma Plasma, Inc.
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.
Interested? Learn more online and apply now at:
https://www.octapharmaplasma.com/careers
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INNER SATISFACTION.
OUTSTANDING IMPACT.