EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center

Takeda•Waterloo, IA

8d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

As a Medical Support Specialist at BioLife Plasma Services, you will use clinical assessment and patient care skills to ensure donor safety and support plasma donation operations. You will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory results, and notify donors of unsuitable results. The role operates under the Plasma Center Manager’s operational guidance and the Center Physician’s direction for medical matters, following applicable regulations, BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements. The position includes conducting medical-history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). You will assess donor reactions, follow standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, and support referral or transport to emergency care when needed. You will also support employee vaccination programs, manage employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The role is based in Waterloo, Iowa, and offers an hourly wage range of $20.00–$29.26. It is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. The posting describes predictable scheduling, career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification in an accepted role: 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 Specialists.
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 reviewing 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 to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when unacceptable findings must be provided to donors or when guidance is needed concerning medical or technical issues, donor safety, or 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, 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.
Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.