Paramedic/EMT-P

Takeda•Ames, IA

7d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Paramedic/EMT-P works as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife plasma donation center, supporting center operations and donor safety. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Operational guidance comes from the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable); medical guidance comes from the Center Physician. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with state requirements.
Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
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 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 according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, and seek their 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 local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.