Biolife Paramedic

Takeda • Independence, MO

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About The Position

The Biolife Paramedic performs as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Operational guidance is provided by the Center Manager or Assistant Manager, while the Center Physician oversees medical matters.

The role requires familiarity with regulations applicable to plasma collection or manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include assessing donor eligibility and safety, responding to donor and employee incidents, and following applicable standard operating procedures and medical guidance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalency 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, Paramedic (EMT-P), LPN/LVN, or RN.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Meet 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, 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 at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when communicating unacceptable findings to donors or when seeking guidance on medical or 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 evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required; follow Environmental, Health, and Safety 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED