Medical Support Specialist-EMT/LPN (Open Availability) PT/FT

Takeda•Mobile, AL

15d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The role follows guidance from the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational matters and the Center Physician for medical issues. The specialist must be familiar with regulations governing plasma collection or manufacturing environments, follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The position supports donor and employee health and safety activities, including managing employee incidents, assisting with vaccination programs, and, when authorized, coordinating responses to local pandemic threats. The role is based at a BioLife Plasma Services center in Mobile, Alabama. Takeda describes the position as full time and regular employee work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including the graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state license or certification in one of the following: EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or 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 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 occurring at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures (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 communicating unacceptable findings to donors or when guidance is needed 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; follow EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations into pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.