Bilingual Paramedic

Takeda•Houston, TX

18d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Bilingual Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife Plasma Services donation center, supporting plasma center operations and donor care. The role focuses on determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, supports environmental, health and safety activities, and works under the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and the Center Physician for medical matters. The position requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations and completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialists.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-Paramedic.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or guidance on medical and technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required; follow EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.