Part Time Plasma Center AEMT

Takeda•Bellingham, WA

1d•$28 - $38

About The Position

The Medical Support Specialist supports plasma center operations, reporting to the Plasma Center Manager and working under the Center Physician’s management for medical issues. The role determines donor eligibility to donate plasma, manages donor adverse events, reviews laboratory test results, and notifies donors of unsuitable results. It follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role requires familiarity with plasma collection industry or manufacturing regulations. Responsibilities include managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, donor medical history interviews and acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The specialist evaluates donor reactions and follows SOPs for medical emergencies, including standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities. They consult the Center Physician or Medical Affairs regarding unacceptable findings and medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility. They also support employee vaccination programs, manage employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current license or certification in the state where responsibilities will be assigned as an EMT-A, 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 and follow 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, medical or technical issues, donor safety, and eligibility.
Support Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees, 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 local pandemic-threat investigations as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.