Paramedic/EMT-P

Takeda•Cedar Falls, IA

11d•$23 - $32

About The Position

The Paramedic/EMT-P works as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife Plasma Services plasma donation center, supporting center operations and donor safety. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. It operates under the operational guidance of the Plasma Center Manager (or Assistant Manager, as applicable) and the medical management of the Center Physician, following guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and supporting environmental, health, and safety activities. The position also supports employee vaccination programs and incident management, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The role is based in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including the 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 the basic IV therapy requirements in 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 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 and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings, medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility.
Support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, as applicable.
Manage employee incidents and determine whether occupational health or emergency room evaluation is needed, following EHS guidance.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Follow BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety activities.