Plasma Center Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
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 results. The specialist works under the operational guidance of the Center Manager or Assistant Manager and under the medical management of the Center Physician. The position follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance and provides center-level environmental, health, and safety support. The role includes managing donor consent and eligibility processes, conducting medical history interviews and physical examinations, performing blood testing and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis results, responding to donor reactions and medical emergencies according to standard operating procedures, and referring medical or technical issues to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs. The specialist also supports employee vaccination programs, manages employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS. This is a regular, full-time employee position in Riverton, Utah. The stated U.S. hourly wage range is $22.80–$31.35; the actual offer may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.
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 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 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 Center Physician standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
- Refer unacceptable findings to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs, and seek 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 occupational health or emergency room evaluation is needed, and refer to EHS guidance.
- Serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations associated with local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.
- Provide center-level support for environmental, health, and safety matters.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Opportunities for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
