Plasma Center AEMT

Takeda•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports 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 test results. The specialist works under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager for operational guidance and under the Center Physician for medical issues, follows guidance from BioLife Medical Affairs, and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. Familiarity with regulations in the plasma collection industry or a manufacturing environment is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalency of a recognized educational nursing program, meeting state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current CPR and AED certification.
Fulfill state requirements in the state of licensure for basic IV therapy.
Satisfactorily complete FDA-approved training requirements for a 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 occurring at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) for medical emergencies, including the Center Physician's standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for guidance on unacceptable findings to donors and 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 occupational health or emergency room evaluation is required, following EHS guidance.
Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats in the local community as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.