Plasma Center – EMT-P

Takeda • Tukwila, WA

6d • $32 - $44

About The Position

The EMT-P works as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife Plasma Services center, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager. The role supports plasma center operations and donor safety by determining donor eligibility, managing donor reactions, reviewing laboratory results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and supports center-level environmental, health, and safety activities. Operational guidance is provided by the Center Manager or Assistant Manager, while medical issues are managed under the Center Physician.

The position requires familiarity with regulations governing the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. The role also involves supporting employee vaccination programs and managing employee incidents, and may include serving 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 license or certification for the assigned state as an Advanced EMT (EMT-A) and Paramedic (EMT-P).
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
• Fulfill the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
• 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 managing 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 SOPs.
• 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 guidance is needed on unacceptable findings, 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; refer to EHS guidance.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED