Paramedic/EMT-P

Takeda•Waterloo, IA

15d•$24 - $33

About The Position

The Paramedic/EMT-P works as a Medical Support Specialist at a BioLife Plasma Services plasma donation center. The role supports plasma center operations by determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable test results. The position reports to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and works under the management of the Center Physician for medical issues. The Medical Support Specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS) matters. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility procedures, evaluating donor reactions, responding to medical emergencies in accordance with standard operating procedures, and referring medical or technical questions to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as appropriate. The role also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. The position is based in Waterloo, Iowa, and is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program in accordance with state requirements.
Current EMT-Paramedic license or certification 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 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 at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
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, as applicable, and seek 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 associated with pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.