Biolife EMT

Takeda•Independence, MO

16h•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. The role follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position involves applying plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations and procedures, supporting donor safety, and helping ensure high-quality plasma collection in a customer-service-focused environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
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 and respond according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, and medical or technical questions concerning donor safety and eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, following 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.