EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center
About The Position
BioLife Plasma Services is hiring an EMT-Basic to work as a Medical Support Specialist in a plasma donation center. The role supports plasma center operations and donor safety by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations and follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance while providing center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position includes assessing donors and managing consent, medical histories, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). It also involves evaluating donor reactions, following standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, supporting employee vaccination programs and incident response, and potentially serving as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized. The position is based at BioLife’s Kansas City, Missouri center. BioLife describes the environment as fast-paced and friendly, with predictable schedules and no overnight shifts or 24-hour calls.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with applicable state requirements.
- Current state license or certification in the state where responsibilities are assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, paramedic, 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 a 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.
- Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and transport of donors to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable findings to donors or 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 occupational health or emergency room evaluation is needed, 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.
- Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement benefits.
- Daily Pay access to earned wages in real time.
- Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement and ElevateU education benefits.
- Career growth opportunities within BioLife and Takeda.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
