Paramedic/EMT-P

Takeda • Aurora, CO

2d • $28 - $39

About The Position

The Paramedic/EMT-P performs as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife Plasma Services plasma center, supporting center operations and donor care. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. The specialist 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 role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable procedures, and relevant plasma-industry or manufacturing regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program, with state requirements.
• Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-Paramedic.
• 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 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 developing the Center Physician’s standing orders and arranging 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 occupational health or emergency-room evaluation is required, following Environmental, Health and Safety (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.

What This Job Offers

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