Plasma Center AEMT

Takeda•Bloomington, IN

10d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Plasma Center AEMT works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable test results. It operates under the Plasma Center Manager’s guidance for center operations and the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, applicable procedures and regulations, and provides center-level environmental, health and safety (EHS) support. Responsibilities include donor eligibility assessments and consent processes, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies, referring medical or technical concerns to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, supporting employee vaccination programs, and managing employee incidents. When authorized by EHS, the role may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support local investigations associated with pandemic threats.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where duties are assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
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 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 at the facility and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including the development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when providing donors with unacceptable findings or when seeking 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.
When authorized by EHS, serve as a Pandemic Coordinator and support investigations associated with pandemic threats in the local community as indicated by EHS or Medical Affairs.