Biolife Medical Support Specialist

Takeda•Orlando, FL

2d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports BioLife Plasma Services center operations, determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The role works under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues. It requires familiarity with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments, adherence to guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS). The position is based at the Orlando, Florida location and is a regular, full-time employee role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program that meets state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, or EMT-P), Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), or Registered Nurse (RN).
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements of the state of licensure.
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, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, completing blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions occurring at the facility in accordance with SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of Center Physician standing orders and arranging donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to donors, or seek guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility from the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
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, referring to EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.