Biolife Paramedic (EMT-P)
About The Position
The BioLife Paramedic (EMT-P) works as a Medical Support Specialist to support plasma center operations. The role focuses on donor eligibility, donor adverse-event management, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The position follows operational guidance from the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and medical guidance from the Center Physician, while also following direction from BioLife Medical Affairs and providing center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations and completion of FDA-approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialists. The position is based at BioLife's Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin location and is a regular, full-time employee role.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
- Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
- 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 a BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
- Two years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility, including managing informed consent and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, reviewing acceptance requirements and blood tests, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- Evaluate donor reactions at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or seek guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility, from 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 occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is required, following Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) guidance.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Benefits
- BioLife states that benefits information is available through a linked benefits page; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
