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Looking to Strengthen your positive impact on patients’ lives, your level of excitement at work, and your compensation? We thrive on change. [So can you!]

We own and operate plasma collection centers throughout the United States. Our services are critical to the development of life-saving patient therapies utilized by thousands of patients all over the world. Octapharma Plasma is a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest plasma products manufacturers, Octapharma AG, a Switzerland-based company that has been committed to patient care and medical innovation for over 30 years. Octapharma employs over 5,000 people and has biopharmaceutical experience in 70 countries worldwide.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $22.69 - $37.81 per hour ; however, unexpected, and necessary adjustments or increases may result from Company annual salary increases, if applicable, and or fluctuations in the job market necessitating adjustments to pay ranges. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits, including parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

This Is What You’ll Do:

• 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

• Determine donor suitability for new applicants

• Conduct evaluations to ensure compliance with criteria for normal plasma donors

• Maintain communication logs regarding donor suitability

• Review normal and abnormal blood tests 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

  This Is What It Takes:

• Graduation from a recognized healthcare educational program

• Current licensure as an EMT

• 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

• 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

  This Is Why EMT's Love Working Here:

• We offer typically better pay and benefits than hospitals

• Our team is immersed in a setting of constant, exciting change

• 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:

  octapharmahiring.com

  And if you know someone else who’d be a great fit at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., please forward this posting along.

  INNER SATISFACTION. OUTSTANDING IMPACT. Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization