EMT-Basic (EMT-B) – Plasma Center
About The Position
BioLife Plasma Services is seeking an EMT-Basic to join their team as a Medical Support Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. You will work under the guidance of the Center Manager for operational matters and the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiarity with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is expected. You will also support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives within the center.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B), Advanced (EMT-A), Intermediate (EMT-I), and Paramedic (EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), and Registered Nurse (RN).
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
- Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy.
- Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
- Two years in a clinical or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
- Evaluate donor reactions that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
- Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance concerning unacceptable findings to donors, or medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
- Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees.
- Manage employee incidents and determine if further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
- Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
- Act as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and company match
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid volunteer time off
- Company holidays
- Well-being benefits
- Sick time (up to 80 hours per calendar year)
- Paid vacation (new hires accrue up to 120 hours)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
