On Site Paramedic

Takeda • Mankato, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The On Site Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting BioLife Plasma Services center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It operates under the Plasma Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and the Center Physician for medical issues, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. The position requires familiarity with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment.

The role also supports employee vaccination programs and incidents, including determining whether further occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is needed. When authorized by EHS, the Medical Support Specialist may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt employee position in Mankato, Minnesota. The stated U.S. hourly wage range is $25.60–$35.20; actual pay may depend 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 applicable state requirements.
• Current state license or certification for the assigned responsibilities as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, Paramedic (EMT-P), LPN/LVN, or RN.
• 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 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, assessing acceptance requirements, performing blood testing, and reviewing 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 for unacceptable findings that need to be communicated to donors, or for guidance on medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility.
• Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is required, following 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.
• Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED