Paramedic/EMT-P

Takeda•Billings, MT

11d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Paramedic/EMT-P performs as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife Plasma Services center, supporting plasma center operations and providing a high standard of customer service and quality. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The position works under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety (EHS) support. This full-time position requires availability during the center’s established business hours, including weekdays and scheduled weekend shifts, according to operational needs and the assigned schedule. Schedules may be adjusted based on business needs, consistent with applicable law and company policy. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law. The role is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program equivalent, with applicable state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification as an EMT-Paramedic in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
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 obtaining informed consent, providing AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, applying acceptance requirements, conducting 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 the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing unacceptable findings to donors or when 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 EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
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.
Follow guidance provided by BioLife Medical Affairs and provide center-level EHS support.