On Site Paramedic

Takeda•Bismarck, ND

6d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The On Site Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife Plasma Services center, supporting plasma center operations and donor safety. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. The position operates under the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and the Center Physician for medical issues, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role includes assessing donor eligibility through informed consent, confidential self-exclusion and AIDS education, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The Medical Support Specialist evaluates donor reactions and follows standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders from the Center Physician and transport to emergency care facilities. The position also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. This position is based in Bismarck, North Dakota, and is part-time. It is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus. The hourly wage range is $25.60 to $35.20, with the actual offer depending on factors including qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including completion of a recognized educational nursing program and applicable state requirements.
Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
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 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, 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.
Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport 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, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.