Plasma Center Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Takeda•Billings, MT

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 results. The specialist works under the Center Manager’s operational guidance and the Center Physician’s management for medical issues, follows BioLife Medical Affairs guidance, and provides center-level environmental, health and safety support. Responsibilities include conducting donor eligibility procedures such as informed consent, AIDS education and confidential self-exclusion, medical history interviews, physical examinations, blood testing, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE). The specialist evaluates donor reactions and follows standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including standing orders and donor transport to emergency care. They consult the Center Physician or Medical Affairs about unacceptable findings and medical or technical questions, support employee Hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs, manage employee incidents, and may serve as a Pandemic Coordinator when authorized.

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-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 and follow applicable standard operating procedures for medical emergencies, including Center Physician standing orders and transport to emergency care facilities.
Refer donor findings and medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility questions, to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs as applicable.
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 related to local pandemic threats as directed by EHS or Medical Affairs.