Biolife Plasma Center EMT

Takeda•Mesquite, TX

2d•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports BioLife Plasma Services center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and applicable regulations and standard operating procedures, and provides center-level environmental, health and safety support. For operational matters, the specialist works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager; for medical issues, the specialist works under the Center Physician. The position is based at the BioLife Plasma Center in Mesquite, Texas. It is a regular, full-time employee role. The listed hourly wage range is $20.00–$29.26; the actual offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current 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 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 at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable donor findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and 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 related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.