Part Time Plasma Center AEMT

Takeda•Vancouver, WA

1d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

BioLife Plasma Services, a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., is hiring a part-time Medical Support Specialist. The role supports plasma center operations and reports to the Plasma Center Manager. It provides operational support under the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and medical guidance under the Center Physician. The position involves determining donor eligibility to donate plasma, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. The Medical Support Specialist follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role is based in Vancouver, Washington, in a fast-paced, friendly environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, including the graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program with state requirements.
Current state licensure or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician–Advanced (EMT-A) in the state where responsibilities will be assigned.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification.
Meet the basic IV therapy requirements in the state of licensure.
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 managing informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, acceptance requirements, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
Evaluate donor reactions at the facility and follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs when communicating unacceptable findings to donors or 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, determine whether further evaluation by occupational health or an emergency room is required, and follow Environmental, Health, and Safety (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.