On Site Paramedic

Takeda • Mankato, MN

4d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The On Site Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations at BioLife Plasma Services. The role reports to the Plasma Center Manager and works under the Center Manager’s operational guidance and the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The position determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. It also follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

The role requires familiarity with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include supporting donor and employee safety, responding to medical and employee incidents, and following applicable standard operating procedures and guidance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with applicable state requirements.
• Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned 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 according to standard operating procedures.
• Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when communicating unacceptable findings to donors or seeking 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.
• Refer to Environmental, Health and Safety guidance regarding employee incidents.
• Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations of pandemic threats in the local community 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