Paramedic or LPN - Part Time Plasma Center Medical Support Specialist

Takeda•Spartanburg, SC

8d•$23 - $31

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) supports plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It follows guidance from the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operations and the Center Physician for medical matters. The position is expected to be familiar with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations, follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provide center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The position is based at the Spartanburg, South Carolina plasma center and is part-time. The listed hourly wage range is $22.80–$31.35, depending on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, certifications, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-Paramedic.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
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 and 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 the development of Center Physician standing orders and transporting donors to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, as applicable, and seek 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; follow EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.