Biolife Paramedic (EMT-P)

Takeda • Mount Pleasant, WI

3d

About The Position

The Paramedic works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. The role determines donor eligibility, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It operates under the Center Manager’s operational guidance and the Center Physician’s medical direction, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and applicable standard operating procedures, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

The position supports donor safety and plasma center operations, including donor eligibility assessments, emergency response, employee incident management, and applicable vaccination programs. It may also serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

The position is based in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The stated hourly wage range is $25.60–$35.20; the actual offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, including a 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 CPR and AED certification.
• Meet state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
• 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 according to standard operating procedures.
• Follow applicable procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for unacceptable donor findings or guidance on medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.
• 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 of local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
• Provide center-level environmental, health, and safety support.

What This Job Offers

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