EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center

Takeda•Ames, IA

6d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations and is responsible for determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The position follows applicable plasma collection regulations and manufacturing requirements, BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) guidance. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and works under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. Responsibilities include completing donor eligibility assessments, evaluating donor reactions and responding to medical emergencies under standard operating procedures, referring medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supporting employee vaccination programs, and managing employee incidents. The employee may also serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification in an accepted role: Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), or Registered Nurse (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 informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews and acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or medical and technical issues involving donor safety and eligibility, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required, 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.