Part Time Paramedic/EMT-P

Takeda•Thornton, CO

62d•$28 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, weekends-only position at a BioLife Plasma Services center. The role involves determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing lab results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) works under the guidance of the Center Manager for operations and the Center Physician for medical issues. Familiarity with plasma collection industry regulations or a manufacturing environment is expected. The role also supports environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing informed consent, AIDS education, confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The specialist will evaluate and manage donor reactions according to SOPs, follow medical emergency protocols, and coordinate donor transport if necessary. They will also refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings, medical or technical issues, and donor safety. Additionally, the role supports employee Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent to including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements
Currently licensed or certified in the state where responsibilities will be assigned: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Fulfill state requirements (in state of licensure) for basic IV therapy
Satisfactorily complete the FDA approved training requirements for BioLife Medical Support Specialist
Two years in a clinical or hospital setting

Responsibilities

Determine donor eligibility, including proper management of informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interview and acceptance requirements, physical examination, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reaction(s) that occur at the facility as outlined in the SOPs.
Follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies including the development of Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs (as applicable) when in need of providing unacceptable findings to donors, or guidance concerning medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
Support the Hepatitis B and Seasonal Flu vaccination programs for employees as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER.
Refer to EHS guidance regarding employee incidents.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with pandemic threats within the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.