Physician Substitute

Location

Pelican Plasma
- North Market
- Shreveport, LA 71107

Pelican Plasma is seeking a physician substitute for our new plasma donation center in south Shreveport. Providing excellent customer service and following established safety and quality guidelines, the physician substitute will perform medical evaluations of prospective donors to determine suitability for plasma donation and provide limited medical care within their scope of practice, consistent with licensure and training and in accordance with standing delegation orders.

The mission of the center is to connect donors and the lives they impact. The plasma collected is used for the development of lifesaving therapies and treatments. The physician substitute will work collaboratively with our healthcare team, integrating our mission and values into daily decisions, behaviors, and actions. The ideal candidate champions teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, and has a passion for service to our community.

• Meet and exceed customer expectations through appropriate interaction and responsiveness to donor needs.
• Adhere to established quality practices while continually seeking to improve work performance.
• Perform medical assessment and evaluation of prospective donors to determine suitability for plasmapheresis procedure in accordance with the FDA, OSHA, CLIA and cGMP and Company policies.
• Review test results and consult with Medical Director on any unusual, abnormal, or elevated test results and non-routine situations; counsel donors with abnormal test results and defer them accordingly.
• Provide immediate medical care for adverse reactions or injuries; follow‑up with donor as appropriate.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in the donor record management system.
• Document all medical incidents on the prescribed form and submit to Medical Director and corporate Risk Manager.
• May supervise phlebotomy technicians performing collection procedures, assisting as needed.
• May perform automated plasmapheresis collection procedures.
• Provide assistance and information to donors during and following the collection process, including post‑donation care.
• May assist in recruitment, scheduling, and education of plasma donors.
• Maintain the Center’s emergency medical kit and equipment in accordance with SOPs to ensure supplies and equipment are current and functioning properly.
• Promote safety in all actions, ensuring EHS and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel, donor, and center information.
• Participate and/or lead various meetings, such as in‑service training, continuing education programs, staff meetings, and safety meetings.
• Perform computer data entry and general administrative duties with attention to accuracy and quality assurance.

• Possess a current LPN/LVN or RN license in the state in which the center operates, or a current EMS licensure plus one year of experience.
• Current CPR/first aid certification required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn and utilize electronic donor record management system.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively evaluate patients and prospective donors, performing blood pressure, temperature, pulse, hemoglobin, and hematocrit determinations according to established SOPs.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform effective phlebotomy procedures, performing site care and maintaining sterility of central venous access.
• Demonstrated ability to remain alert and react spontaneously to any medical emergency situation.
• Possess working knowledge of FDA regulations governing plasma centers, Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines for laboratory operations.
• Demonstrate a positive approach toward donors, technicians, and other staff members, acting in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Be self‑motivated, dependable, and punctual.
• Have excellent communication skills and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills.

• Work is generally performed in the plasma center.
• Ability to pull and lift equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs., unassisted.
• Ability to perform duties requiring sitting, standing, and bending for long periods of time without relief.
• Physical ability to perform phlebotomy and CPR.
• Requires visual observation of equipment operation and the use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Work involves exposure to infectious diseases from blood and blood products.