Plasma Center AEMT

Takeda•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

The Plasma Center AEMT works as a Medical Support Specialist supporting plasma center operations. Reporting to the Plasma Center Manager for operational guidance and working under the Center Physician’s management on medical issues, the role helps ensure donor eligibility, safe plasma collection, and a high standard of customer service and quality. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The Medical Support Specialist determines donor eligibility, manages donor reactions and employee incidents, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors about unsuitable results. The role follows applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies and donor care, and consults the Center Physician or Medical Affairs on medical, technical, donor-safety, or eligibility matters as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduation from a recognized educational nursing program where required by the state.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities are assigned as an EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, EMT-P, LPN/LVN, or RN.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet 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 at the facility in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow applicable standard operating procedures 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 when donor findings must be communicated or when guidance is needed on medical or technical issues, donor safety, or 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 of local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
Review laboratory test results and notify donors of unsuitable test results.