Paramedic - 5K Sign on Bonus - No Overnight Shifts

Takeda•Greenfield, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At BioLife, we are committed to helping employees grow while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Donors motivate the team daily, and the high-quality plasma collected becomes life-changing medicines. A commitment to customer service and quality is expected. This role, a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse), reports to the Plasma Center Manager and supports plasma center operations. BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. In this position, you will determine donor eligibility, manage donor adverse events, review laboratory test results, and notify donors of unsuitable test results. The Medical Support Specialist works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager (or Assistant Manager) and the medical management of the Center Physician. Familiarity with plasma collection industry regulations or a manufacturing environment is required. The specialist follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs and provides center-level support for environmental, health, and safety (EHS).

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: EMT-Paramedic
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 providing unacceptable findings to donors, or for 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.
Act 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.