EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center
About The Position
The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations and donor services at a BioLife Plasma Services center. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. It involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable standard operating procedures, and relevant plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The position also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The role is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and is a regular, full-time employee position.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, including a graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable state requirements.
- Current state license or certification in one of the listed roles: 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 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 and follow applicable 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 involving donor safety or 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 associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
- Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
